Notary Public, part II: My Travels in Becoming a Notary

My experience becoming a notary public was one of simplicity and ease. As part of the operational support team here at OpenView Venture Partners I have had many instances where I needed to get legal documents notarized. This has proven difficult at times because individuals in my Notary Public network have not always been available when I have needed them. For example, sickness, vacation time, and office closures have, at times, greatly impacted my ability to have time-sensitive documents notarized. To rectify this I decided, with the support and approval of OpenView, that it was time for me to support this function at my Boston venture capital firm.

Here are the simple steps I took to become a notary in Massachusetts:

Step 1: checked to see if I was eligible

o Be at least 18 years old

o Reside legally or conduct business on a regular basis within Massachusetts

Step 2: Get the Application from online and fill it out:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/prenot/notidx.htm

Step 3: Print out an updated resume to attach and send with the application

After completing my application I received a response letter (this takes between 10-18 business days). With letter in hand I went to city hall with a check for the fee and take my oath to become a Notary Public.

I am now able to help my firm and the other firms in my building. It is my hope that my new skill will save us time and streamline what was once a frustrating process.