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How I Got Started – From Property Manager to Empowered Notary
About five years ago, my mom was in the ICU in Hilo, Hawaii, following complications from shoulder surgery. My sister and I flew in immediately to help care for her—and one of the first things we had to do was get a Power of Attorney and have it notarized.
That was the first time I had ever interacted with a notary.
The notary who came to us was kind, compassionate, professional, and showed up right away. She answered our questions with patience and pointed us in the right direction while we were in a very stressful situation. Her professionalism left such an impression on me that I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
At the time, I had spent over 30 years in property management—20 of those years with the same company. While it provided stability for my daughter and me as a single mom, it never felt like a fulfilling career. I was constantly the middle person, often taking heat from both sides and rarely appreciated. That interaction in Hilo sparked something in me—it showed me that being a notary could actually make a difference in people’s lives.
Starting My Notary Journey
As soon as I got home, I began researching how to become a notary. I started with a budget-friendly course called EZ Notary, which gave me the basic knowledge I needed to pass the California Notary Commission exam with ease. They also offer very basic loan signing and marketing training, but to be honest—it’s very basic.
Once I got commissioned, I started exploring how to actually make money as a notary. Like many new notaries, I saw TikToks and Instagram posts showing notaries making “lots of money” and talking about how “easy” it was. I invested in one of those popular courses, and while it was expensive, I was determined to give this career my all.
The issue? The teaching style just didn’t work for me. I struggle to learn from instructors who yell or talk down to students. Although I finished that course after six months, I still didn’t feel confident enough to accept a loan signing.
And I had read everywhere that you should never take a loan signing until you fully understand the process—because making errors can get you blacklisted with signing services. I didn't want to blow my chance at success before I even got started.
Finding Notary Stars – Real Training, Real Support
I kept researching, kept learning, and kept hoping to find a mentor—but most charged high fees just to answer questions. I didn’t want to be a “point-and-sign” notary. I wanted to truly understand every type of loan package.
That’s when I discovered Notary Stars.
What stood out immediately was their LIVE Zoom training, where I could ask real-time questions, plus a full video library covering every loan document type. Their monthly membership model made the training affordable—and more importantly, I found the mentor support I had been desperately searching for.
They don’t treat you like a transaction. They treat you like family.
No question was ever a dumb question. Their teaching style was respectful, down-to-earth, and empowering. They gave me the confidence to start accepting signings. They taught me how to build a website from scratch and how to get it ranking on Google in multiple cities and states. I had never even heard of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) before this, but now I understand how crucial it is.
One night, when my website went down, Ronnie from Notary Stars personally got on the phone with me—at midnight—to help me fix it. That kind of dedication tells me everything I need to know: my success matters to him, and to the entire Notary Stars team.
My Advice to New Notaries
If you’re a new notary trying to figure out where to start, or if you're feeling lost after taking one of those high-cost courses and still don’t feel ready—I highly recommend Notary Stars. Check them out for their FREE Monday night LIVE Zoom Mentorship so you can get a chance to meet them. 
Their training, community, and support gave me the tools and confidence I needed to build a business I’m proud of and the knowledge that I needed to accept any type of loan signing or estate signing.