Notarized Certificates of Authenticity

Recently (2 weeks ago) I was at the National Fantasy Fan Club's Disneyana Convention in Garden Grove, California, near Disneyland. I love Disney collectibles, whether they be watches, sculptures, toys, drawings, paintings, prints, or whatever. It dawned on me when I was attending the culmination of the convention, the Show and Sale, that I got this great new idea.

I was wondering how I could connect 2 of the biggest things that I do: Collectibles and Notarizing, into a job. Then I got it: Certificates of Authenticity! Many collectibles come with Certificates of Authenticity. I put "Certificate of Authenticity Notarized" into a Google search, and a few things came up. It seems that some places already have been offering obvious stuff- like autographs of celebrities- having notarized Certificates of Authenticity, and I've also seen it with some private Artists.



What if an artist made something by hand himself, that is, sculpted some pieces with his own had and assembled the pieces by himself, for example. Like an artist's proof. Would a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist, make the piece more valuable to the average collector? As a collector myself, I think so. If that Certificate of Authenticity were notarized by a Notary Public, would that make the piece even more valuable? I would venture to guess that it would, for a couple of reasons.

First, if the Artist signs a notarized Certificate of Authenticity, then the Artist also must sign the Notary Public's journal (for states that require Notaries to maintain a journal- California certainly does). In California, a Notary Public's journal is a matter of public record, and any entry in it can be researched by parties who know about the transaction.

Second, if a Certificate is notarized by the Artist, that means that the Artist is identified by the Notary Public (using acceptable identification according to state law). In the case of a Jurat certificate, the Notary must see the Artist sign the Certificate, and the Artist must take an oath stating that the contents of the Certificate are true. In the case of an Acknowledgement certificate, the Artist merely tells the Notary Public that he (or she) signed the Certificate of Authenticity, and it is not necessary for the Notary Public to see them sign the Certificate of Authenticity. (Which would you prefer for your Certificate of Authenticity for an art piece that you purchase, based on the foregoing- a Jurat or an Acknowledgement? )


If you are an artist or company in the Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale or Hollywood area, who would like to create your own Certificates of Authenticity and have them notarized to create value for your collectors, I would be happy to discuss doing business with you in that regard. I can be contacted at (323)393-5822.

Fun in New Orleans, at the NNA's Conference - A Walk To Deanie's Seafood

I went to New Orleans in May for the National Notary Association's Annual Convention. The Convention was held at the Hilton, right next to the Mississippi River. New Orleans was the perfect place to hold the Convention. The city has lots of beauty. I loved the French Quarter, and frankly, I would love to go back there for a few days. Pictured first is Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter, which was only about 2 blocks away from the hotel that I stayed at (which was a timeshare, the Maison Pierre LaFitte, which I highly recommend to anyone who has access to an RCI vacation!) Deanie's has really good gumbo- in fact, Deanie's had the best gumbo out of all the other places that I ate during the whole trip! You could see and taste the crab, shrip, and okra in their gumbo. The other pictures you see are were taken while I walked to Deanies, including a shot back from the French Quarter out to Canal St. Enjoy, and more pictures to come later.

Can You Use My Other Services?

It's been a rough year for me as a full-time Mobile Notary. Business really dropped out for me last year, starting in June. By October almost all of my loan signings had gone away. Somehow, I have perservered, thanks largely to credit cards. I am blessed in that I have always managed my credit well, and I have always, by hook or crook, paid my bills.

I have decided that, in addition to better, more cost-effective advertising for Hollywood Notary.Net, I am going to also get serious about marketing legal service plans, life insurance, and identity theft plans. If you need assistance with any of that, please feel free to contact David at (323)393-5822.

Notaries Need Pens!

A notary without a pen is like a cop without a gun. If you are a Notary Public, you should have an ample supply of pens. Blue and black are typically the colors that notaries will need.

Let Hollywood Notary.Net Help You Get Your Work Done

Are you in the middle of some busy projects, and don't have time to get out to a Notary Public? If so, then let a Professional, Mobile Notary come to you! At Hollywood Notary.Net, we are available all day and night, to take care of your important Notary needs. Whether you are up late recording your album, busy writing that screenplay, or waiting at LAX for your flight, we can come to you and take care of your Notary needs. Don't wait! Call David at (323)393-5822.

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Need an Apostille? Let Hollywood Notary.net do the Deal!

If you need to get an Apostille of a document notarized by an Los Angeles County notary or on a Los Angeles County document, we can do it for you. Go to Hollywood Notary.net/Apostille to see our Apostille Services that we offer. You can get your documents back within 1 to 2 business days!

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Join PickensPlan.com To Help Make America Energy-Independent!

You heard George Bush in his last "State of the Nation" speech a few months back say that America was "addicted to oil". What has he done about it? Oil prices have shot way up since then, and now he, along with many others, are calling for America to start pumping more oil at home. As good as that might help us to continue driving the same old cars, it's not helping the environment, and it's not curing the addiction to oil.



A new hero has emerged in this quest for America to ease off its dependence on oil (especially foreign oil). His name is T. Boone Pickens. I knew about him years ago- he was once a "corporate raider", and he's a billionaire Texas oilman. He also seems to be the very first private citizen with power to actually take some action to bring more energy to America. What he's proposing is to increase the amount of wind-generated electricity, and he's going to invest in that technology.



Why haven't the oil companies done this in the past? Well, you can't put wind in your car, I guess. But wind power will generate electricity, so that you can charge up your electric vehicle- if the car companies will ever start producing them. Stall, stall, stall. It seems that with oil shooting up the way it does, and the way that the average American is a pauper compared to the average Saudi Arabian citizen, we the people, in order to form a more perfect union, need to smell the coffee and make changes here at home. Investments here at home. Mr. Pickens is leading the way. I will invest my time, energy, and money in whatever he comes up with to help us reduce or eliminate our foreign oil dependency.




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Getting Thumbprints in your Notary Journal

California requires Notaries Public to obtain a right thumbprint for any signer of documents which are of the type, "Deed" or "Power of Attorney".



The National Notary Association recommends obtaining the thumbprint of the signer of any document, as another form of identification. At Hollywood Notary.Net, we will obtain your right thumbprint for all Notary transactions.



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What Do Notaries Do? Do Notaries Need Legal Protection?

What is a Notary Public?



A Notary Public is a Public Servant. Notaries identify people who come before them to sign documents. Notaries certify that people who come before them have been properly identified according to State law. They also perform either an acknowledgement, where the person acknowledges that they signed a document, or a Jurat, where the Notary must see the person sign the document, and the person must take an oath before the Notary.



Most states require Notaries to keep a journal of all transacations that they perform. These records are legal documents, and can be requested to be viewed by a court. Any member of the public can ask to view a specific record in a Notary's journal.



Many Notaries are in business for themselves. In California, Notaries are required by law to have a Bond on file with the County Clerk. Notaries should also have insurance, since if their State has to pay out a penalty to someone due to a Notary's mistake, the Notary is personally liable for the amount paid out, and must pay back the State. If the Notary has insurance, the insurance company will pay the State back the amount, up to the amount of the insurance.



Notaries who are in business for themselves have other considerations. Actually, anyone in business for himself or herself must be concerned about liabilities that can arise out of doing business. Having professional and experienced people to help you with your business can be an invaluable resource for anyone in business. Who would you call if you had specific legal questions? Who do you call if you want to know procedures to take your business in a particular direction? Also, do you know your rights if you are sued by someone? Can you afford to pay a lawyer to defend yourself if you get sued?





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