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Lisa T.
California
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 Posted - 07/11/2010 : 4:14:53 PM
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For loan signings, I will travel 50+ miles if the company will agree to pay for extended travel. For general notary work, it depends...if they are outside of 20 miles, and still between normal business hours, I will refer them to the UPS Store, AAA office or provide a notary directory so they can find a notary in their area. If it's the weekend or after hours, I will give them the option of meeting me at the coffee shop or fast food restaurant near me (no travel fee charged) or I can travel to them at $XX fee.
I don't gauge people or prey on their procrastination because it's Sunday or a holiday. I charge the same fee seven days per week. I only charge differently for the hour of day, but not the day itself. |
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jbelmont
California
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Posted - 06/14/2010 : 01:05:57 AM
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How far will you travel?
Many notaries have different limits to how far they will go. Some are really busy and will only go a few minutes away from their home, while others will go up to five hours away. Sometimes it depends on how hungry you are. My opinion is to travel as far as a reliable company will pay you to travel. If you don't know the company, don't go too far. If a company is not reliable about paying, don't go too far. But, if you have complete trust in a company, I would go anywhere for them night or day. A good customer is like gold.
Travel fee explanations?
One of our notaries explains that his fees are for people with more money than time. For those with more time than money, they should go to the county clerk to get notarized for free ( in his state ). And, "NO", they don't work at night or on Sunday.
Many states don't allow notaries to charge for travel.
Arizona is a state where notaries can not make a living charging what the state allows them to charge for travel. This creates a huge problem, and many notaries are dropping out, while others are charging more than they are allowed to. So far, nobody has gotten in trouble, but we learned that the state is sniffing around to see which notary is breaking the rules.
Notarizing at Starbucks.
I'll have the acknolwedgment latte please. If clients don't want to pay to travel, meet them at Starbucks. Just don't spill mocha on the documents. Make sure they call once they arrive or you will be sitting and waiting for a long time. Clients are never on time!
$50 travel fees for nearby jobs?
Many notaries can get away with charging a $50 travel fee to go only a few blocks or miles away. Many signers don't shop around and want someone fast, or want someone who they trust to do their work. If you are busy doing something else, you can pick and choose your jobs and make quick money doing quick notary jobs.
Further reading:
Notary opinions about travel fees
http://www.123notary.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2623
Travel fees / Pricing formula
http://www.123notary.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4033
Travel fees, waiting time, and more... notary discussion
http://www.123notary.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1676
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