Yesterday was my notary class at the local college. North Carolina requires that you take a 6-hour class and the exam. The class itself was not as boring as I thought it would be because I have the sneaking suspicion that our instructor wants to be a stand-up comedienne. She had her material down pat right down to the punch line reaction face that some comics make.
In any event, I took the exam (which was an open note exam, by the way), passed with flying colors (100% score) and just need to send in my form to the Secretary of State to get my confirmation letter. Then I can order my seal and begin notarizing all over North Carolina.
The funny part came when I left class – it was early, so I opted to stop at home for a few minutes before heading in to work. After about thirty minutes I called and left Mr. BIL a voicemail letting him know I was on my way. I arrived at 3:45 p.m. and he said, “Why did you come in?” I said, “Uh, because it’s my job – and I have my 90-day review today, right?” Ms. HR popped in when she heard that and said, “None of us were ready for that today – Skater said he was relieved you were out because he wasn’t prepared to do your review.” I laughed and said, “I’ll go home if you want,” and Mr. BIL and Ms. HR both said, “Sure – go ahead!” “Are you serious?” I asked. They both said yes, so I went back home!!
My review has been rescheduled for next Wednesday.
In other news, Mr. BIL is out today and tomorrow, so in between enjoying the silence I’ll be doing a LOT of filing. And I do mean a LOT.
It’s funny how each state’s requirement for getting your notary are do different.
Maryland is probably as easy as it gets – you fill out the form and mail it with a check for the fees to the state capitol. A few weeks later get notification that you’re good to go, you go to the local county office to get sworn in and you get your certificate.
Virginia is a little tougher – it’s a longer form that if I recall correctly requires notarization. Send that with the fee and a couple weeks later you get notification that you’re good to go. Go to the county office to get sworn and you get your certificate.
I’ve taken no classes ever, although there have been times when I wished I had one.
Let’s not make light of Maryland’s high standards. I’m sure you need to stay still for at least 30 seconds during the swearing in part 🙂