Delivering trusted notarizations
IN PERSON
ON THE MOVE
ON THE MOVE
“In‑person notarization remains the gold standard for public trust. When a signer sits across the table, I can verify their identity directly, ensure they understand the document, and witness their signature without doubt or delay. This face‑to‑face interaction builds confidence and prevents fraud—especially in mortgage closings, where large sums and lifelong commitments are involved. Meeting in person allows me to confirm every page, answer questions immediately, and provide the reassurance that both lender and borrower deserve. It’s a personal safeguard that technology can complement but never fully replace.”
ON THE MOVE
ON THE MOVE
ON THE MOVE
“Being a mobile notary allows me to bring convenience and peace of mind directly to the client’s doorstep. Whether I’m meeting someone at their home, a hospital room, or even a quiet corner of a coffee shop, I’m providing access to essential notarial services when travel or scheduling might otherwise be a barrier. This flexibility means families can finalize urgent documents without leaving loved ones, professionals can sign contracts between meetings, and patients can complete healthcare directives without stress. Every appointment becomes personal and efficient—meeting people where they are, when they need it most.”
ONLINE
ON THE MOVE
ONLINE
“Serving as a Maryland‑commissioned RON notary gives me the extraordinary ability to help people no matter where they are—across the country or anywhere in the world—so long as the request meets Maryland’s statute. Clients who are traveling, deployed, relocating, or simply unable to meet in person can still complete critical documents securely and efficiently. With identity proofing, credential analysis, and a recorded session, RON offers a level of transparency and protection that strengthens trust in every transaction. It’s modern and designed to meet people exactly where life finds them, without sacrificing the integrity of the notarial act.”
Conference Theme: CHOICES - Navigating Notary Operational Choices!
Notaries Public are now at an exciting crossroads, with multiple operational CHOICES available for providing notarial services to clients. Each CHOICE represents a unique operational method that can be mixed and matched together to meet desired notarial operational service objectives. Selecting a CHOICE or multiple CHOICES can be based on curiosity, talents, expertise, availability, inclination, or specific goals and objectives.
Discover various operational CHOICES for providing notarial services to clients and gather essential information to optimize your notarial business. Do you enjoy face-to-face client interactions? Are you comfortable traveling to clients or prefer working from home? Are you tech-savvy? Do you prefer to work remotely? Do you choose to specialize in offering clients one service or a range of services? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions or are uncertain, these workshops are for you. Take the time to connect with industry leaders nationwide and network with other notary professionals. Whether you are a novice or seasoned notary, prefer traditional business methods, or want to learn how to sharpen your loan closing skills, there are sessions tailored for you. There is a session for everyone!
Click here to register today and discover which operational CHOICE(s) best suit your objectives: Traditional Wet-Ink Notary (TWIN), In-Person Electronic Notary (IPEN), Remote Ink Notarization (RIN), or Remote Online Notarization (RON)--the CHOICE is yours!”
Shown below are the operational choices for notaries.
Maryland Notary Public Day Coordinators
Elaine Wright Harris
Elaine Wright Harris
Elaine Wright Harris
Wanda Moore
Elaine Wright Harris
Elaine Wright Harris
Guest Speakers
Susan C. Lee
Michael Schlein
Susan C. Lee
The Honorable Secretary of State
Featured Guest Speaker
Annapolis, Maryland
Michael Lore
Michael Schlein
Susan C. Lee
The Honorable Deputy Secretary of State
Featured Guest Speaker
Annapolis, Maryland
Michael Schlein
Michael Schlein
Michael Schlein
Director, Notary Division
Office of the Secretary of State
Annapolis, Maryland
Nicola Jackson
Nicola Jackson
Nicola Jackson
Director
Training and Education
National Notary Association
Chatsworth, California
Nakea Wilkins
Nicola Jackson
Nicola Jackson
Director
Title and Settlement Services
Amrock
Detroit, Michigan
Debbie Best-Schneidmill
Debbie Best-Schneidmill
Debbie Best-Schneidmill
2024 National Notary Association Notary of the Year
Clinton, Maryland
Brooke Merritt
Debbie Best-Schneidmill
Debbie Best-Schneidmill
Senior Manager
Policy Planning
National Notary Association
Chatsworth, California
Karynn Snow
Debbie Best-Schneidmill
Karynn Snow
Remote Online Notary and Mentor
Seattle, Washington
Registration: Choose "In-Person" or "Virtual."
In-Person Attendance Includes:
Please note that "In-Person" Attendance includes "Friday virtual" and Saturday "in-person" sessions.
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Virtual)
- A link to attend the virtual conference on Friday evening will be emailed to you before the event.
- You must input your email correctly.
- If you do not receive an email by 6:00 PM, email contact-cpa@pgcc.edu.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (In-Person)
- Doors open at 7:45 AM
- Provide name and identification at the Box Office.
Click here or on the QR Code to register.
If you have difficulties registering, email contact-cpa@pgcc.edu.
Scroll down for Virtual attendance.
Click on QR Code to register for "In-Person Attendance."
Virtual Attendance Includes:
Please note that "Virtual" Attendance includes "Friday virtual" and "Saturday virtual" sessions.
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Virtual)
- A link to attend the virtual conference on Friday evening will be emailed to you before the event.
- You must input your email correctly.
- If you do not receive an email by 6:00 PM, email contact-cpa@pgcc.edu.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Virtual)
- Morning (8:30 AM-12:00 Noon) and Evening (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM) General Sessions - A link to join the Saturday virtual “Morning” and “Evening” general sessions held in the Grand Theater will be emailed to you on Friday, November 8.
- You must input your email correctly.
- Afternoon Breakout Sessions - Links to join the afternoon breakout sessions will be emailed to you on Friday, November 8. If you do not receive an email by 6:00 PM on Friday, email contact-cpa@pgcc.edu.
Click here or on the QR Code to register.
If you have difficulties registering, email contact-cpa@pgcc.edu.
Click on QR Code to register for "Virtual Attendance."
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Notaries
Thanks to all Notaries who donated funds to assist with the 2024 Maryland Notary Public Day Conference. We appreciate you.