What Every Notary, Title Company, Attorney and Employer Must Know Today
End Decades of Bad Notarization Habits Before They Start In
Delavan
Your Notary Commission is between you and your state's issuing party - no one else! There's not a hiring party out there that can protect you from the fallout of a bad notarization!
Yet it's so easy for years of bad notarization habits to seep into a newer Notaries processes because someone says "that's okay" or "I've always done it this way"
With fraud on the rise the only way to protect yourself as a Notary Public is to undo the decades of bad notarization habits!
More About This Book and How Will It Help You In
Delavan
On the Notary Star support line, we all too often see Notaries questioning what they are being told by hiring parties when it comes to completing a Notarization properly in the eyes of the law. This "advice" or "guidance" is often coming from someone that controls their paycheck in some way making it harder for them to question what they are being told. Sadly, often times what they are being told is incorrect because it's just a bad habit that's been handed down from one accidental Notary to the next.
This book gives you the confidence to lead difficult conversations and proceed professionally whilst navigating them. This can ensure that you are protecting yourself as a professional Notary Public.
Were You Handed a Notary Stamp and Just Expected to “Just Make It Work”?
You’re not alone—and you may be risking far more than you realize.
The Accidental Notary exposes the hidden legal risks, myths, and dangerous shortcuts taken every day by employees, escrow officers, and professionals who never intended to become notaries—but were pushed into the role anyway.
This book isn’t theory. It’s real-world compliance, liability protection, and professional survival.
Who This Book Is For ?
This book is essential reading for:
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Accidental Notaries (employees required to notarize as part of their job)
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Title & Escrow Officers
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Real Estate Attorneys
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Loan Signing Agents
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Banking, Insurance & Shipping Professionals
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Business Owners employing in-house notaries
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New & experienced Notaries Public
If you notarize documents—or rely on someone who does—this book was written for you.
What You’ll Learn Inside the Book
✔ What an “Accidental Notary” Really Is
Understand how employees across real estate, banking, and corporate America are unknowingly placed into legal danger without proper education.
✔ The Most Common (and Costly) Notary Mistakes
Learn how simple errors—like improper certificates, missing oaths, or signer absence—can invalidate documents and trigger legal consequences.
✔ Why Your Employer Does NOT Override State Law
Discover why your loyalty must always be to your commission, not company policy.
✔ The Truth About Title, Escrow & Attorney Myths
This book directly addresses the misconceptions professionals still spread—often unintentionally—about what notaries can and cannot do.
✔ Why Education Is the Only Protection
Learn how ongoing training is not optional if you want to protect your commission, reputation, and livelihood.
Written by Industry Experts Who've Seen It All
Authored by seasoned notary educators and professionals from Notary Stars, The Accidental Notary is built on decades of real-world experience, courtroom realities, and compliance failures that most people never talk about—until it’s too late.
This isn’t fear-based marketing.
It’s risk awareness.
Amy Curtis
RON Instructor
What This Book Helps You Avoid
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❌ Lawsuits tied to improper notarization
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❌ Commission suspension or revocation
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❌ Employer blame-shifting
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❌ Invalidated real estate transactions
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❌ Ethical compromise under pressure
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❌ Career-ending mistakes made “just once”
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable notarizing something—but did it anyway—this book explains why that feeling mattered.
Perfect for Individuals AND Companies
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For Individuals:
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Protect your notary commission
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Gain confidence to say “no” legally
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Understand your state authority and limits
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For Companies:
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Reduce liability exposure
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Improve compliance standards
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Educate staff without guesswork
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Protect transactions, clients, and reputation
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This book belongs in onboarding kits, compliance libraries, and training programs.
🚨Don't Learn These Lessons The Hard Way
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If you notarize documents—or rely on someone who does—The Accidental Notary is not optional reading.
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👉 Get your copy today
👉 Protect your commission, your company, and your integrity
👉 Stop guessing. Start knowing.