Correctional Facilities Notaries

A correctional facility notary processes documents that inmates sign to further their legal proceedings or resolve personal matters while incarcerated. By notarizing these documents, notaries help people who are incarcerated fulfill their legal obligations, get back on their feet, and walk a better path. 
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What Is a Correctional Facilities Notary?

When a person enters jail or begins a prison sentence after an arrest or conviction, they must often complete numerous official documents, including legal affidavits, powers of attorney, wills, deeds of trust, court documents, and other legal forms. A person who is incarcerated may also require new copies of official documents like birth certificates or marriage licenses as a part of their legal proceedings. Correctional facility notaries review these important documents and validate signatures. 

A correctional facility notary is a person who can perform correctional facility notarizations. The notary is an independent party operating as a contractor or on behalf of an organization that offers correctional facility notarial services. Incarcerated individuals or their representatives can hire a notary to visit the facility during open hours. A notary who has trained to offer remote online notarization (RON) can also offer virtual appointments.
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Notarization is important for those in the criminal justice system. The documents they complete hold significant influence over their lives. A mistake or late submission could prolong their legal proceedings or sentence, so professional assistance is valuable. 
Who Can Perform Correctional Facilities Notarizations?
All notarizations, including those in correctional facilities, require the services of a state-appointed notary public. Notaries public are state-appointed individuals who have undergone the training and passed the exams the state requires. Most states also uphold requirements for ongoing training and testing at regular intervals. Notaries must meet general qualifications, such as being at least 18 years of age, having no felony convictions, and living in the state that appoints them. Each state's training and testing requirements may differ from the rest. 
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Outside of technical qualifications, a notary should possess certain soft skills to work in correctional institutions. Working in this portion of the field requires tolerance and empathy. Those who succeed as correctional facility notaries show respect and compassion toward their clients and receive it in return.

How Much Can You Make as a Notary Who Performs Correctional Facility Notarizations?

A person can make money as a correctional facility notary by charging service and travel fees. Correctional facility notaries often charge at least $150, with an additional fee for travel, bringing the earnings up to $175-$200 from each client session. Typical client sessions last around an hour. Some correctional facilities schedule multiple appointments at the same facility in a day. 

​Correctional facility notarization is typically one of multiple services that a notary offers. Many notaries increase their earnings by taking on various notary and non-notary jobs, and correctional facility notarization can serve as one component of a diverse revenue stream. 
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Finding and Getting Correctional Facility Notarization Work

Correctional facility notarization presents many opportunities for existing and aspiring notaries public. These notaries build caseloads by establishing a reputation for accurate, efficient services. Clients will choose the notaries they feel they can trust with such critical documents. 

Networking is also a crucial process for a notary seeking correctional facilities cases. A notary can benefit from networking within the notary community, where they can take on cases from fully booked peers. Building a strong network within legal justice spaces is also valuable. Notaries can expand their reach by connecting with lawyers and correctional facility staff. 

Become a Notary Public With LSS

You can learn more about becoming a correctional facilities notary and other ways to advance your notary career with Loan Signing System™. LSS helps notaries of all experience levels succeed by providing opportunities to learn and network. We encourage you to contact us online for more on how to become a jail notary and expand your career potential.

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