Accepting Tips as a Notary Public: Pros and Cons
August 2, 2025
Many notaries find themselves offered a cash tip by appreciative clients, reflecting the broader tipping culture in the U.S. – but the question of whether
PNS Owner Marcy Tiberio often writes articles for trade associations and other organizations about how to be a notary, how to build a notary business while maintaining professionalism and integrity within the industry, and much more.
PNS delivers quality service in a variety of applications. In the past, we have worked mostly in the business-to-business arena providing notarizations for real estate closings, commercial loans, etc. We are excited to share that we are also able to provide general notary work for consumers utilizing our Remote Online Notarization platform.
Many notaries find themselves offered a cash tip by appreciative clients, reflecting the broader tipping culture in the U.S. – but the question of whether
If you’re a notary public in the United States, you may have noticed a curious trend: notaries don’t often share or advertise their fees. In
If you’re a notary public in the United States, you may have noticed a curious trend: notaries don’t often share or advertise their fees. In
We’ve all heard it before—someone casually drops the phrase, “I make six figures,” as if it’s the ultimate badge of success. It sounds impressive, doesn’t
As the notary industry evolves, many professionals are looking beyond traditional notarizations to expand their offerings. Services like apostille facilitation, process serving, fingerprinting, and I-9 verifications are growing in demand
Introduction: Notaries Public are governed by laws that define their work, fees, tools, and responsibilities. These laws are written and amended in state legislatures—by lawmakers who