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Most people are familiar with individuals signing documents for themselves. A representative signer, however, signs on behalf of another person or entity because they have been granted authority to do so. Common examples include an attorney-in-fact signing under a power of attorney, a trustee signing for a trust, an executor or administrator signing for an estate, a guardian signing for a ward, or a corporate officer signing on behalf of a business.

One important thing for notaries to know is that representative capacity rules and certificate wording can vary significantly by state. For example, Illinois is unique in that it allows a signer to take an oath or affirmation in a representative capacity. California takes a different approach—its acknowledgment certificate wording remains the same whether the signer is acting individually or in a representative capacity. In California, the notary identifies the individual appearing before them but does not certify the representative authority itself.

💡Tip: When working with a representative signer, focus on identifying the person appearing before you and follow your state's notarial laws. The authority they claim to hold is often addressed by the underlying document and applicable law—not by assumptions made during the notarization.

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Growth in the notary business doesn’t always come from getting more clients—it often comes from getting in more rooms.

This past weekend, I attended the Build The Business Tour – Washington, DC stop hosted by Notary Training Hub and connected with notaries from across the DMV, Ohio, and beyond. One of the biggest reminders I took away: no matter how many years you’ve been commissioned, there is always room to learn, evolve, and support someone else in the process.

One gem I don’t think we talk about enough: collaboration builds capacity. Competition can make people guard information. Collaboration creates referrals, stronger service, new ideas, and opportunities that wouldn’t exist otherwise. Some of your next wins may come from relationships—not algorithms.

📌 Assignment for this week: Connect with one notary you don’t know. Introduce yourself. Ask one intentional question. Build one genuine connection. Then come back and comment DONE once you complete it.

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