November Newsletter

We're Going Green

We have just unveiled our two economical and high quality "green" stamps. We now offer the Eco-Mark pre-inked (flash) stamp and the Trodat EcoPrinty self-inking (rubber) stamp. In addition to offering these new "green" stamps, we also manufacture our own stamps and embossers. We use the latest in laser technology to make the most precise stamps and embossers available. Not only does this increase our quality, but it also reduces turnaround time. Most stamps ordered prior to 12pm Pacific (3pm Eastern) will be sent out same day. We can also do overnight rush orders. EcoMark The EcoMark stamp can be best compared to the iStamp pre-inked stamp, however, it has the look and feel of a traditional self-inking stamp. It is manufactured using a low energy process that leaves little to no waste. It is delivered in a box made from recycled materials and printed with soy based ink. The EcoMark was designed so you never have to throw it away. When it is time to get a new stamp, you just replace the die box instead of replacing the entire unit. The EcoMark stamp is good for tens of thousands of impressions without reinking. If it does need to be reinked, it uses the iStamp waterproof oil-based ink. This is by far the highest quality stamp we make. EcoPrinty The EcoPrinty stamp is manufactured from 75% POST-CONSUMER material (excluding transparent parts, pad and die plate). The carton is made from 100% RECYCLED material. The EcoPrinty is comparable to the popular Ideal model stamps. It uses water-based ink for minimal bleed-through. Our supply packages include the EcoMark, but you can substitute an EcoPrinty simply by calling us at (888) 263-1977. Order Now

State-Approved Pennsylvania Online Video Course

We are now approved to offer the Pennsylvania State-Approved 3 hour notary course to all new Pennsylvania notary applicants. We are the first company to offer streaming video notary courses to Pennsylvania notaries. The best part is we do not charge extra for this superior product. Don't take our word for it though. Watch our free preview

PayPal

We now offer a safer and more secure way to pay for our California customers. PayPal allows members to send money without sharing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing. With many people tightening their financing and saying "goodbye" to their credit cards, this is a great way to order with Golden State Notary. We will soon have PayPal available nationwide.

Trivia Question

You are given a document from your close neighbor. It is in his father's name. He says, no problem, I have a Power of Attorney from my father saying that I can sign for him. You inspect the Power of Attorney and it is current and applies to the document he is having notarized. You ask him how his dad is doing. He tells you that his father passed away two days ago. What do you do? a) Notarize the document and make a copy of the ORIGINAL Power of Attorney for your records. b) Refuse to notarize since the principal is deceased. c) Notarize the document as long as he writes his name as Attorney In Fact for his father. d) Refuse to notarize since you must have a personal appearance by the person named in the document. The correct answer is B. You cannot allow the attorney in fact to use a power of attorney for a deceased principal. When the principal "expires" so does the power of attorney. How do you know? You ask the attorney in fact how the principal is doing. If they say they passed away, then you cannot notarize. What if they lie? You cannot eliminate all fraud but you can at least avoid honest mistakes. It is always best to trust your gut. If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Refer them to a "more competent" notary.