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Who Else Wants to Become a Famous Notary Public?

Want to be famous? Want to be a Notary Public? Why not do BOTH?!? It worked for Dwight Schrute from The Office. In the episode "Launch Party" Angela hinted that Dwight is a Notary Public. Okay, now we know that Dwight is a fictional character and that being a notary is only one of the many skills Dwight has but that doesn't make our point any less valid!

The world of entertainment has provided us many notable characters who are Notaries as well.

Stanley Tucci who's roles have included George Harvey in The Lovely Bones, Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada, and Herb Copperbottom in Robots has held a notary certificate. Another famous certified notary is Jennifer Lopez (nicknamed J.Lo). Jennifer is an actress, singer, record producer, dancer, fashion designer and television producer. Former Major League Baseball player Joe Moeller has also held a notary certificate. Joe was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

You don't have to be in the entertainment industry to be considered a famous Notary Public. There are also well-known notaries from other areas of achievement. Klaus Hergescheimer of Massapequa, NY was the first notary to be commissioned in all fifty states. A close friend and supporter of Richard Nixon, Robert Abplanalp, was a notary for many years. Also, Christa McAuliffe was not only a teacher and one of the astronauts from the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster but also a Notary Public.

Becoming a Notary Public is easy. All you have to do is take the 6 hour certification course at NotaryClassOnline.com. The course is only $49 and registering is fast and simple. The first step in becoming a famous Notary Public is easy, the second step on becoming famous might be a little bit more challenging but as the previously mentioned notaries have shown us, not impossible!

A contest for the iPhone-armed California Notary Public

Here's some excited news for those enrolled in an online Notary Public course in California. On Friday, April 10th, Apple Inc announced that it was fast approaching its one billionth—yes, that's billionth with a B—download from its renowned App Store. As of Friday afternoon, over 930 million applications had been downloaded according to the ticker on iTunes.

To celebrate, the iconic computer and gadget maker is giving away a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule, and a MacBook Pro. To enter the contest, all you need to do is download any application from the App Store. You can enter as many as 25 times per day.

This contest is perfect for the busy Notary Public or one who is just starting out, currently enrolled in an online Notary Public course in California. Not only does the prize package provide the busy or aspiring Notary professional with lots of tools to stay connected and build a profitable business, but there are countless applications available on the App Store that are practically designed for the California Notary Public profession.

First, lets start with the prize package. The MacBook Pro, Apple's high-end laptop computer, is a 15" powerhouse that's amazingly thin and comparatively lightweight. Lots of students enrolled in NotaryClassOnline.com's online Notary Public course use MacBooks to attend online Notary Public class. And countless working professionals in all types of industries find Apple's notebook offerings to be incredible machines that make doing business amazingly easy.

For the hardworking California Notary Public, Microsoft Office is available for the Mac to help you conduct office tasks like writing, spreadsheets, and more. And the machine comes with Apple's iLife suite of software which let's you build a website and get it online without any technical knowhow, perfect for those just coming out of an online California Notary Public class. For the Mobile Notary Public, a notebook computer like the MacBook Pro is ideal because it lets you conduct your business on the go while visiting Notary clients.

Time Machine, included as part of the prize package, sits at your home, your Notary Public office, or your home office and acts as a wireless router. But that's just the beginning. Each new Mac comes with a program called Time Machine, which automatically backs up your files to an external drive. Time Capsule includes a built-in hard drive so that means when your MacBook Pro is at home, your files will be backed up. You'll never have to worry about lost Notary Public files ever again.

With $10,000 in free music, movies, apps and TV shows from the iTunes Store, plus an iPod touch, the prize package also will provide you with hours of endless entertainment should you win it.

But the massive Apple prize package on the line isn't the only reason to start downloading applications from the App Store. There are countless productivity apps available for your iPhone to help you run your Notary Public business smoothly. Here's a look at some to get excited about.

Quicksheet — If you use Excel spreadsheets as part of your Notary Public business, you might find Quicksheet by Quickoffice, Inc to be a lifesaver. The program lets you edit and create excel spreadsheets on the go, something that lots of iPhone users have longed for.

Spell Checker — There's nothing more embarrassing than spelling something incorrectly, especially when you're handwriting something and spell check isn't around to help. Enter Spell Checker by Concrete Software, Inc. The program allows you to effortlessly spell check words, even without being connected to the internet via WiFi or 3G.

myCard — Business cards are great and while nothing will replace them any time soon, people are starting to jump all over virtual versions of the business card. When a client gets your Notary Public business card, they'll likely enter it into their address book on their computer. The myCard iPhone App let's you beam your business card to other iPhone or iPod touch owners. What's more, you can email your card as an industry-standard vCard attachment.

There are lots of iPhone applications currently available to make doing business as a Notary Public in California a lot more efficient. Over 25,000 apps, actually. Whether you're currently enrolled in an online Notary Public class, or whether your business is already booming, check out Apple's App Store to find an application that will help your Notary Public operation grow and get in on the contest before the billionth application is downloaded.

Amazing Technology that Every Notary Public in California Can’t Afford to do Without

2009 is an amazing time for both the Notary Public in California and those enrolled in or thinking about taking an online Notary Public course. With some unbelievable technology to make your career choice less stressful, less expensive, and more rewarding, there's never been a better time to be a California Notary Public. This week, we're taking a look at a few gadgets and applications that every Notary Public needs in their arsenal.

GPS Unit

Unless you're a big fan of wasting time folding and unfolding maps, a navigation system of some sort is a must for any mobile Notary Public in California who has just completed an online Notary course.

Those just starting out might not be 100% familiar with the neighborhoods they serve. Simply enter the address into your GPS unit, press go, and let the navigation system guide you.

Stationary Notary Public professionals in California—those who prefer to have clients come to them—will also benefit from a GPS unit. Sometimes, traveling to a client just makes more sense and if you know where you're going, doing business will be a lot less stressful.

A decent GPS unit can be had for under a hundred bucks from your local Best Buy or other electronics retailer. We've tested the Garmin Streetpilot and several TomTom models, and we quite like them all. Take a break from your online Notary Public course and do a bit of online research to see which one's right for you.

Blackberry

Whether you're just coming out of an online Notary Public course, or whether you're a seasoned pro, you'll need an email address to help stay connected with clients on the go.

A Blackberry phone is one of the smartest choices. Its push email technology means you'll receive your Notary Public-related emails on your phone within seconds of someone sending you a message. That's because rather than your phone checking for email constantly like a computer might, Blackberry servers at the Research In Motion headquarters outside of Toronto, Canada do the constant checking. When there's a new email, it gets sent to your phone right away.

If you're a Notary Public in California who counts on staying in touch with clients constantly, a Blackberry device is a smart choice.

Skype for iPhone

If you've got an iPhone, there are countless applications, many of which are free, that you'll find helpful for your tasks as a California Notary Public. Skype, a service already popular for desktop PC and Mac users, lets you call from computer to computer for free, or computer to landline for a small fee.

Skype for iPhone released on Tuesday, March 31st, brings the same service and call quality to your mobile phone. At the moment, the audio service only works when you're on a WiFi network (3G network isn't supported at this time). But for the California Notary Public, Skype for iPhone can be a real money saver.

Just load your Skype account with some cash and you'll pay pennies a minute for local and long distance calls. You can even sign up for an unlimited calling account for just a few bucks a month.

Unless your iPhone voice plan comes with unlimited local calling, the Skype unlimited voice calling plan can help keep costs down for the beginner Notary Public. For just a few bucks per month, you can call your clients from any WiFi connection that you have access to using Skype. Since there are lots of open hotspots at coffee shops, cafes and other establishments in California for the mobile Notary Public, you can avoid using extra mobile phone minutes and help keep your cell phone bill in check.

Got a must-have gadget?

Tell us what gadget or piece of software you can't live without as a Notary Public in California. We'd love to hear about it, and so would those students who are about to complete an online Notary Public course.