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Why every type of
business can benefit
from a notary

Authored by NotarizeSM

Why all industries need a notary, including automotive, financial services, realty, and more — and how an online notarization platform can help.

More than a billion documents are notarized in the U.S. per year. From deeds to title documents, power of attorney, and more, notarization is an important part of many business transactions. Yet, many places of business, from auto dealerships to real estate offices, don’t have notarization capabilities on demand.

Today, people have high expectations of customer service, and they want convenience. When someone takes time to prepare paperwork only to be turned away because they need to get something notarized, that can create a negative customer experience. What’s more, many transactions are moving online, increasing expectations for a seamless digital experience.

Businesses that have a notary public or access to an online notarization platform can deliver the convenience that their customers crave while seeing measurable benefits for their own business as well.

The major benefits of having a notary for your business are:

  • Time savings: Both customers and employees can get documents notarized quickly on site, rather than having to travel to a local notary
  • Improved customer experience: Offering the convenience of on-site notarization reduces steps for customers, creating a more positive interaction.
  • Higher closed transactions: For every customer who has to be sent away to get a document notarized, there is the potential that they do not complete their transaction


What is the role of a notary in a business?

The role of a notary within a business is to notarize documents needed for internal operations and, in some cases, such as with local bank branches, to notarize documents as a service to their customers. In many businesses, such as lending, auto dealerships, and law firms, notarizations need to happen on a daily basis, and so the value of having in-house notarization services is especially helpful to keep business moving efficiently. In other cases, such as mortgage lending, even one notarization in a day can be critical in generating revenue and providing a positive customer experience.

It’s clear that notarization is an important capability to have available within many different businesses, but what are the different options? Today, businesses can have either an on-site notary public or utilize an online notarization platform or both.

A notary public is a person who has been certified to perform legal notarizations. The person must meet state requirements of residency and education, pass a background check, and submit an application for a fee. Once their application is processed and approved, they receive a certification as well as the ability to obtain a notary “stamp” — whether through getting one on their own or being given one, which varies by state — that they can use to perform notarizations. In most states, the notary certification lasts for a period of a few years and then needs to be renewed.

An online notarization platform provides a convenient and easy option for notarizing documents online using notaries that have been licensed in their state. For many businesses, having the availability to notarize from any location at any time provides an improvement in convenience and customer service.

Businesses can have both an in-house notary public and an online notarization platform to have maximum flexibility. For example, in some states, in-house notaries can use an online notarization platform to notarize documents for their customers. This means that customers don’t have to physically come into an office to get a document notarized, but businesses can still use their own notary.


6 industries that can benefit from a notary

Each industry has unique notarization needs that can be solved with in-house or online notarization capabilities. Here are some examples:
(Please note: the legality and acceptance of transactions completed through Remote Online Notarization (RON) varies by state)


Automotive

Car sales can require notarizations, with requirements differing by state. There are title agreements, out-of-state purchase forms, and correction forms. Now that many people are buying cars remotely, there are a lot more out-of-state purchases, which increases the complexity of notarization. For many automotive dealerships, the title clerk is the main notary. But what happens if they’re not in the dealership at the particular time a document needs to be notarized or if the buyer is unable to make it to the dealership in person? Many auto dealerships are benefiting from online notarization as the solution.

Financial services

Local banks, insurance agents, and other financial services companies have a huge variety of documents that need to be notarized. Whether someone is submitting a claim, getting a new policy, or transferring assets, notarizations could be required. Many local financial institutions also offer notarization to the public. While this is considered to be a customer service benefit, customers could be frustrated if they travel to a bank and the notary isn’t available. Many financial institutions have adopted online notarization technology to ensure a positive customer service experience.

Law firms

Depending on the law firm, any number of documents need to be notarized on a daily basis. It’s smart for law firms to have not one but several notaries on staff in order to ensure that businesses can operate smoothly. Many lawyers at firms also keep very late hours, while a notary might work normal business hours, causing a bottleneck that a  24/7 online notarization platform can help to solve.

Construction

Construction companies are subject to a number of notarization requirements, from contracts to purchasing and leasing equipment, to pulling building permits, and in some cases, selling properties. The legal, regional, and business requirements of many construction companies are complex. Plus, with so many people spread out across construction projects, having online notary capabilities can provide extra convenience to keep business moving.

Equipment leasing

The equipment leasing market is massive — $1.8 trillion in 2019 — and comes with a slew of agreements, insurance certificates, and other documents to help ensure the safety and security of every party involved. Notarization may play a part, and having a notary available when deals are in process can ensure that there is never a need to turn a potential customer away to get a document notarized.

 

The added benefits of online notarization

Today’s consumer wants a convenient experience — whether they are closing on a mortgage, buying a car, or leasing equipment for their business. While an on-site notary can deliver an improvement in convenience, online notary services that are available 24/7 provide true flexibility when permitted.

What’s more, many industries have embraced digital transformation and are offering online options to their customers. Many auto dealerships ask that car buyers complete their paperwork via an online portal before they arrive at the dealership to finalize the sale. Mortgage lenders are embracing eClosings, where documents are signed online. Many law firms, insurance agencies, and leasing businesses are also digitizing paperwork to reduce costs, reduce errors and improve convenience. Using an online notarization platform is another tool in businesses’ “digital tool belt” that directly supports and improves these new digital processes.

Adding notarization services to your business

Using a service such as FedEx Office Online Notary with Notarize provides:

24/7 notarizations: While an employee who is a notary can help customers during their working hours, that leaves a gap after hours. What’s worse, if that employee decides to leave their job, a business has to do without a notary until they certify a new employee. With Notarize’s online notarization platform, notaries are available all day, every day.

Flexibility of remote notarizations: Online notarizations can dramatically increase the flexibility of transactions. Rather than requiring everyone to be present in the same location, online notarization may enable a business owner to lease equipment from the comfort of their office or someone to purchase a car while they are on vacation.

Efficiency for the business: Many business transactions have moved online as digital transformation was accelerated during the pandemic. Both customers and business owners have seen the efficiency gained from fully-digital transactions. Those that embrace online notarization, as well as other online transactions (such a eSignature), may also see time savings, error reductions, and other cost savings that could add up.

FedEx Office Online Notary with Notarize delivers quick and easy access to remote online notarizations that can be used for a huge range of business transactions, with the goal of improving the flow of business for any company that relies on paper-based, in-person notarizations. Whether you have your own in-house notary that you want your clients to be able to use online or are in need of a notary, FedEx Office Online Notary with Notarize can help.