Moving to work in a state that requires a Notary before working. - CSRNation2024-03-29T12:03:20Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/moving-to-work-in-a-state-that-requires-a-notary-before-working?commentId=1736041%3AComment%3A1224040&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAren't we all >ggg<. L…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-04-03:1736041:Comment:12240402012-04-03T12:56:18.600ZCathryn Bauerhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/CathrynBauer
<p>Aren't we all >ggg<. Luck. </p>
<p>Aren't we all >ggg<. Luck. </p> You all were helpful. Yes, I…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-04-03:1736041:Comment:12240382012-04-03T10:34:36.387ZMary Jo Cochranhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
<p>You all were helpful. Yes, I am looking for an easy way out. I had my RPR and let it go years ago. I am retaking it and hope to God I pass it in May. Thanks for the responses.</p>
<p>You all were helpful. Yes, I am looking for an easy way out. I had my RPR and let it go years ago. I am retaking it and hope to God I pass it in May. Thanks for the responses.</p> Hi, Mary Jo. I've always liv…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-04-03:1736041:Comment:12241272012-04-03T00:34:03.187ZMary Ann Payonkhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryAnnPayonkCSRRDRCCPCBC
<p>Hi, Mary Jo. I've always lived in Virginia, but I had a lot of work in North Carolina at one time, so yes, I went down there and took that silly class. No offense to North Carolina notaries, but once you take it you'll realize even more that we really need an oaths-only ... something. We do not handle car title transfers or anything like it. We simply place witnesses under oath. What a waste of time for a reporter. Good thing is that, from what I can remember, they give you a pass/fail…</p>
<p>Hi, Mary Jo. I've always lived in Virginia, but I had a lot of work in North Carolina at one time, so yes, I went down there and took that silly class. No offense to North Carolina notaries, but once you take it you'll realize even more that we really need an oaths-only ... something. We do not handle car title transfers or anything like it. We simply place witnesses under oath. What a waste of time for a reporter. Good thing is that, from what I can remember, they give you a pass/fail right on that day. Good luck, Mary Jo!</p>
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<p>M.A.</p> Karen has already given you m…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-04-03:1736041:Comment:12242462012-04-03T00:17:53.427ZCathryn Bauerhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/CathrynBauer
<p>Karen has already given you my first answer. Google is a beautiful thing.</p>
<p>I moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Maryland in January of this 2012. As soon as I had a Maryland residence address, I was downloading applications, figuring out what I had to do, and contacting folks who might be references for the applications for me. There are no shortcuts. That's what you have to do. </p>
<p>Even with getting an early start, it likely will not be quick, and there may be more to…</p>
<p>Karen has already given you my first answer. Google is a beautiful thing.</p>
<p>I moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Maryland in January of this 2012. As soon as I had a Maryland residence address, I was downloading applications, figuring out what I had to do, and contacting folks who might be references for the applications for me. There are no shortcuts. That's what you have to do. </p>
<p>Even with getting an early start, it likely will not be quick, and there may be more to getting a notary public commission than you realize. For example, in December, I was filling out applications and getting needed references. A lovely gentleman who owns a DC agency had offered to sponsor me for a DC notary public (in DC, you have to have an agency owner say they have work for you; they will need to sign a statement to this effect). I confirmed that, got him the paperwork he needed, and that was all I could do for the moment. As soon as I landed in Maryland, I was applying for notaries public in Maryland and Virginia. It was only on April 1st that, just this past Sunday, that my commission in DC was active, and I was thus able to work in all three states. You definitely should not expect to work right away as a reporter in a state that requires a notary. If you do CART work, and if there is CART work available, you might see about doing that. Through my sponsor's agency, I reported several days of a hearing where a notary was not required. I was able to get this work because I had a strong CART background and very generous help from several individuals I had gotten to know online and from conventions, etc. </p>
<p>You don't say what type of certification you have, but that is going to be an issue wherever you move. I would discourage anyone from making the mistake of thinking they can just pick up work in a state that doesn't have a test, particularly if they don't know reporters and agency owners there. The RPR is definitely worth having, and I am so glad I kept it current. The RPR may not mean much where you come from, but it certainly does in states with no test. I would also recommend traveling to a state with a CSR examination to take that test. It's just a very good thing to have in the arsenal. My reason for saying this is twofold. First, two different agency owners that I now work with frequently have flatly told me "I don't have any more questions for you" once I told them I had a California CSR license. Second, I have had occasion to see requests for bids addressed to agency owners by governmental agencies. They ask that the reporters sent to the job have a state or national license. </p> Google "Getting Notary in NC"…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-04-02:1736041:Comment:12242122012-04-02T19:10:39.096ZKaren Goldenberghttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/KarenGoldenberg
<p>Google "Getting Notary in NC" and follow the instructions. You might be able to get the process started before you move.</p>
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<p>Google "Getting Notary in NC" and follow the instructions. You might be able to get the process started before you move.</p>
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