FREE Gifts for ALL Attendees in Honor of Notary Public Day!
Ultra Clear Protective Full Face Shields to Protect Eyes, Nose, Mouth - Anti-Fog PET Plastic Sanitary Droplet Splash Guard
"The notarial act is the foundation of trust and the Notaries who perform them are Society’s guarantors of integrity and authenticity." - NNA
3 Ply Facial Mask Protection Mouth Cover
All Notary Public Day Attendees will receive a face shield and facial mask as free gifts in honor of Notary Public Day!
Visit this web page on Monday, November 9, to receive gift retrieval instructions.
November 6 - 8, 2020! For ALL Notary Professionals and Guest
Training Schedule At A Glance! See detailed schedule below.
Friday, November 6, 2020
6:30 pm - Zoom Doors Open!
6:45 pm - Greetings from Elaine Wright Harris
7:00 pm - 9:00 Workshops
Saturday, November 7, 2020
8:30 am - Zoom Doors Open!
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon - Morning General Session
1:00 pm - 5:30 Workshops
Sunday, November 8, 2020
2:30 pm - Zoom Doors Open!
2:45 pm - Greetings from Elaine Wright Harris
3:00 pm - 5:00 Workshops
5:00 pm - Zoom Doors Close!
Create your own schedule! Feel free to join us for one, two or all three days of training. Or you may choose to join any session of your choice!
Coordinated by Elaine Wright Harris, 2009 National Notary Association (NNA) Notary of the Year, in conjunction with Prince George's Community College (PGCC), Largo, Maryland.
Learn About New Maryland Notarial Laws and How to Incorporate Technology in Your Business
This Notary Public Day (NPD) will recognize Notaries Public for their service and contribution to national and international commerce and impart important information on new Maryland Notary Public Laws which have not been modified in many years.
As sworn public officials, Notaries Public serve an important role in the prevention of fraud and protection of the parties involved by acting as an official, unbiased witness for certain documents. Because of this important role, all Notaries should understand their duties and responsibilities and properly perform requested notarial acts whether performing notarizations traditionally or remotely.
2020 Notary Public Day will be presented online via Zoom. The day will be filled with learning from top industry officials and experts in the notary profession.
Did You Know That There Is a National Notary Public Day?
Transactions that are essential to the normal function of our everyday lives would not be possible without the skill and attention of a notary public. There are nearly 4.8 million notaries public in the United States, all of whom serve the common good as trusted public officials. The first Notary Public Day was celebrated on November 7, 1975, and was created to “recognize notaries for their public service and contributions to national and international commerce. Since ancient Roman times, notaries have recorded matters of judicial and commercial importance as well as private transactions when professional skill and integrity were needed. Today’s notaries are indispensable to the free flow of commerce and to the many highly sensitive personal transactions that transpire in daily life. By properly executing their duties as impartial witnesses, notaries help deter fraud and promote the integrity and reliability of document transactions. They do this by positively confirming the document signer’s identity, and carefully assessing the signer’s comprehension, competence and willingness to sign. The date of November 7 was chosen as Notary Public Day in recognition of the day that America's first notary, Thomas Fugill, was appointed. Fugill's appointment by the Colony of New Haven occurred on October 25, 1639 (Julian calendar), November 7 on the Gregorian calendar now in use.
Click here to read about the history of Notary Public.
Guest Speakers - Sat., November 7, 2020
Michael Schlein
Michael Schlein
Michael Schlein
Division Administrator
Charities & Legal Services Division
Office of the Maryland Secretary of State
Topic: Review of New Maryland Law Effective 10/1/2020
Nicola Jackson
Michael Schlein
Michael Schlein
Manager, Training and Education
National Notary Association, Chatsworth, CA
Topic: Benefits of Being a Member of the National Notary Association
Daniel Lewis
Michael Schlein
Daniel Lewis
2010 National Notary Association (NNA) Notary of the Year
Managing Partner, Lewis Notary Services
Executive Director, Lewis Training Services
Topic: Embracing Change and Overcoming Obstacles
Difficulty Registering? Join Us! Click on Link Above!
CLASS CODE: GEN-365 [68704]
For additional information, email:
Questions regarding registration, please contact in the following order:
One:
PGCC Registration Office - WDCE@pgcc.edu (There is staff on duty to assist you.)
Two:
Kristal A. Brown, Program Coordinator Business & Entrepreneurship Department
Professional Studies & Community Education Division
Prince George's Community College
Lanham Hall, Rm. 224M
brownka1@pgcc.edu
Three:
email Elaine Wright Harris
thedeskofelainewright@comcast.net
Three Options to Register For This FREE Event!
Note: ALL registrants are waived from registration fees.
ALL Maryland attendees - read Options 1 and 2.
Out-of-state or non-resident attendees, read Option 3.
Option 1:
If you already have a student account at Prince George's Community College, simply register using the class code below. When registering, indicate if you wish to attend one, two or all three days. Then, copy and paste the ZOOM links to join the program and training sessions. Please note that there is a unique ZOOM link for each day.
Option 2:
If you do not have a student account, click on the link below to view/print OwlLink Instructions for New Student Application. When registering, indicate if you wish to attend one, two or all three days. Then, copy and paste the ZOOM links to join the program and training sessions. Please note that there is a unique ZOOM link for each day. Click on this link to view/print OwlLink Instructions for the New Student Application.
Option 3
If you are an out-of-state resident/attendee, simply copy and paste the Zoom links into your web browser. Please note that there is a unique ZOOM link for each day.
CLASS CODE: GEN-365-Annual Notary Public Day [68704]