The Startup Starter: Notarizing Assumed Name Certificates and DBA Filings

Starting a new business is exciting, but the paperwork can be overwhelming. One crucial step for many entrepreneurs is filing an Assumed Name Certificate or a Doing Business As (DBA) filing. This process often requires a notary stamp. Join hosts Eddie Montes Travis and Marylyn Lee Trotter as they break down exactly how notaries support these essential startup filings, ensuring your new venture is legally recognized from day one.• Understanding the difference between an Assumed Name Certificate and formal business registration, and why the notary is necessary for signature verification on both.• Essential steps for verifying the signer's identity using acceptable IDs before applying the notary seal to the DBA document.• Common state-specific requirements for DBA filings—some states require notarization, others do not, making client education key.• The correct notarial certificate wording (usually an acknowledgment) needed for the signatory section of the Assumed Name form.Mastering these startup documents positions you as a critical resource for local entrepreneurs. Knowing how to correctly handle Assumed Name and DBA filings simplifies the often-complex business registration process for your clients. Don't miss out on essential notary tips! Subscribe and like the podcast wherever you listen to stay compliant and informed.Show Notes:• An Assumed Name/DBA filing legally registers a business name.• Notaries verify the identity of the person signing the business filing.• Most DBA notarizations require an Acknowledgment certificate.• Always check state laws; not all states require notarization for DBAs.• Properly executed DBA documents prevent future legal issues for the startup.Buy Becoming a Notary on Amazon https://a.co/d/7sufSMXBuy a copy of Notary Knowledge Reference Guide and Notary Bible on Amazon https://a.co/d/6X22ZWyYour Sunday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Public Foundation: Essential Guide to Core Duties, Ethics, and Commissioning on Amazon https://a.co/d/bTSt2fpYour Monday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Operational Excellence: Mastering Certificates, Journals, Ink, and Copy Certification on Amazon https://a.co/d/hFgwxm6Your Tuesday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Fraud Shield: Real-World Tactics, Red Flags, and Refusal Strategies on Amazon https://a.co/d/4qimosBYour Wednesday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of The Mobile Notary Blueprint: Launching and Managing Your On-Demand Business on Amazon https://a.co/d/5hV3nvGYour Thursday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Niche Navigator: Your Guide to Loan Signings, Apostilles, I-9s, and More on Amazon https://a.co/d/i9Sg0aDYour Friday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Law & Liability: Understanding State Regulations, Insurance, and Avoiding UPL https://a.co/d/j1SGVgMYour Saturday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of The Future Notary: Mastering RON, eNotary, and Complex Scenarios on Amazon https://a.co/d/199wd3iBuy a copy of Quick & Easy Solutions How to Increase Mobile Notary Business for More Success & Profit: with 37 Professional Tips on Amazon https://a.co/d/iYZpfCw#NotaryPublic #MobileNotary #Notary #NotarySigningAgent #LoanSigningAgent #NSA #DocumentSigning #RemoteNotary #eNotary #SigningAgent #learningnotary #learnnotary #learnMobileNotaryFacebookhttp://www.facebook.com/MobileNotarybyDerrickInstagramhttp://www.instagram.com/mobilenotaryby/LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/mobile-notary-derrick-spruill-/Xhttp://www.x.com/byNotaryContact Derrick Spruill Support the showFacebookInstagramLinkedInX