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Notary Public Classes
Prince George's Community College Notary Class Schedule
REGISTRATION
If you have difficulty registering, call 301-546-0159 or contact Kristal Brown Program Coordinator, Business & Entrepreneurship Department Professional Studies & Community Education Division - (O) 301-546-0712 - (Email) brownka1@pgcc.edu.
To view PGCC SUMMER 2022 Schedule and/or to register, click here.
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GEN-307 Notary Public Procedures
GEN-307 Notary Public Procedures
CORE COURSE: For both prospective and seasoned notaries, this course will demonstrate how to prevent fraud when documents are notarized properly and legally. Topics will also include how to properly identify clients, keep adequate records of notarial acts, and charge proper fees.
MAY
GEN-307 [86081] - 2 sessions (split over 2 evenings; 2 1/2 hours each session), $72
Wednesdays, 5/25/2022 & 06/01/2022 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
JULY
GEN-307 [86082] - 2 sessions (split over 2 evenings; 2 1/2 hours each session), $72 Wednesdays, 7/13/2022 & 7/20/2022 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Instructors: Elaine Wright Harris & Frederick Harris
WHAT IS A NOTARY PUBLIC?
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 witnesses for certain documents. Because of Notaries' Public important role in the mortgage closing process, aspiring TIPICs should understand their duties and responsibilities and properly perform notarization on mortgage documents.
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GEN-339 Applied Notary Practices and Procedures
GEN-339 Applied Notary Practices and Procedures
CORE COURSE: This course reviews notary practices and procedures for performing proper notarizations. Students will have an opportunity to sharpen their notarial knowledge through exercises in completing notarial certificates, administering verbal declarations, documenting journal entries, and spotting fake IDs. GEN-307 recommended.
JUNE
GEN-339 [86084] 1 session (split over 2 evenings; 2 1/2 hours each session), $72
Wednesdays, 6/15/2022 & 6/22//2022 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
JULY
GEN-339 [86085] 1 session (split over 2 evenings; 2 1/2 hours each session), $72 Wednesdays, 6/15/2022 & 6/22//2022 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Instructors: Elaine Wright Harris & Frederick Harris
HOW TO OBTAIN A NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION
A notary public commission can be obtained online at the Maryland Office of the Secretary of State website. You must complete the application online and submit the required fees. To apply for a notary commission online, click here.
GEN-363 Advanced Notary Procedures
CORE COURSE: This course provides Notaries Public with advanced notarial procedures for handling challenging situations with confidence and ease. Learn to perform all notarial requests properly and accurately and how to respond to Apostille and Medallion Signature requests. GEN-307 or GEN-339 is required. [Note: Completion of both classes is not required to enroll in the Advance Notary Procedures class; as long as you have successfully completed GEN-307 or GEN-339.]
JUNE
GEN-363 [86088] 1 Online session, $72 using the Blackboard platform. Tues/Tues, 6/282022 - 7/17/2022 from 12:01 am–12:01 am (14 consecutive days, 24/7 access to online class)
AUGUST
GEN-363 [86089] 1 Online session, $72 using the Blackboard platform. Tues/Tues, 8/9/2022 - 8/23/2022 from 12:01 am–12:01 am (14 consecutive days, 24/7 access to online class)
Instructor: Elaine Wright Harris
CERTIFICATE OF COURSE COMPLETION
HOW TO EARN A "CERTIFICATE OF COURSE COMPLETION" - CORE COURSE WORK
Students who successfully complete the following three core courses will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Course Completion from Prince George's Community College.
- GEN-307 Notary Public Procedures
- GEN-339 Applied Notary Practices and Procedures
- GEN-363 Advanced Notarial Procedures
GEN-369 21st Century Notary: Information Technology for the Mobile Notary
Run your home-based business like a big company using multiple smart devices, i.e. smartphones, tablets, and computers. Learn about Information Technology (IT) applications that utilize smartphones, cloud-based software that protects Non-public Personal Information (NPPI) and how to synchronize data files and pictures across multiple devices.
JUNE
GEN-369 [86086] 1 session, $42, Saturday, 6/18/2022 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Instructor: Donnell Smith
HOW TO ASSIST IN MORTGAGE LOAN CLOSINGS BY BECOMING A TIPIC
GEN-371 Notaries Public Protect Client Info (NPPI)
GEN-371 Notaries Public Protect Client Info (NPPI)
Notaries Public can avoid potential penalties by protecting their client’s Non-Public Personal Information (NPPI). Penalties may include commission suspension, fines, or criminal charges. Learn how to assess risks and determine preventative measures. Develop a plan to protect NPPI and effectively execute notarial duties in accordance with legal and professional requirements and standards.
Dates TBD
Instructor: Wanda Moore
Learn The Steps to Becoming A Title Insurance Producer Independent Contractor (TIPI C) aka NSA
GEN-518 Traditional versus Remote Notarization
GEN-518 Traditional versus Remote Notarization
New laws and technology have created an advanced method for notary public professionals to provide notarial services to the general public, government and businesses. Notarial services can now also be provided remotely. However, the need for notaries to provide services utilizing the traditional method of in-person, pen and paper still remains. This session describes the characteristics of each method and incorporates the core notarial principle of deterring fraud. Since “ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO,” the notary professional can choose to operate their notary business as a Traditional, Remote or Dual Notary.
JULY
GEN-518 [86087] 1 session, $42, Saturday, 7/23/2022 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Instructors: Wanda Moore & Elaine Wright Harris
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