I have been a mobile notary since 1999. The occaisional request to act as a loan signing for out of area lenders and title companies evoloved into a business as the practice became more common.
It was uncharted territory. Because I recognized the importance and sensitivity of what I was doing, I took the initiative to educate myself on all aspects of notary law and requirements as well as loan signing requirements. This includes additional certifications, bonding and insurance, and a 7 yr back ground check. I founded, and am the Administrator of, the Wisconsin Mobile Loan Closers Network to be able to refer my clients to experienced, concientious notaries in other parts of the State and for a peer presense in my work.
On The Road
I have met clients in all sorts of locations including a garage at a bachelor party, hospitals, nursing homes, churches, hunting cabins, attorneys offices, jails, car hoods, cafes and truck stops. I have had pets laying at and usually on my feet under the table and those pets range from Labradors to ducks. On occasion there is a child under the table. I've driven through blizzards plowing snow with my bumper and stopped to enjoy a summer sunset. I deal with detours, road construction and cracked windshields.