Megan Hinojosa, Author at Surety Solutions, A Gallagher Company

How To Become A Notary In Tennessee

A notary public is someone who acts as a witness to the identity of a person who needs to get an official document signed. A notary can also:

Administer oaths
Take depositions, affidavits, and acknowledgments

A Tennessee notary public must be commissioned or licensed in their county of residence, but they have statewide jurisdiction (and they are state officials) so they can notarize within any county in their state.

Ready to become a notary public in Tennessee? First, you’ll need to get Tennessee Notary Public License and Tennessee Notary Bond. Here are the steps you need to take to become a notary in TN:

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Arizona Lost Title? How To Get An Arizona Bonded Title

You have a car, but where’s the title? It could have been lost, destroyed, or stolen before you transferred it into your name and now you can’t get on the road. Well, you aren’t stuck yet. You might be able to get an Arizona Bonded Title.

Short on time? Check out our Bonded Title FAQ page.

North Carolina Lost Title? How To Get A North Carolina Bonded Title

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Do you have a car in North Carolina, but no title? If you have a lost title, or if you’ve been a victim of title jumping, you might be able to get a North Carolina Bonded Title.

Short on time? Check out our Bonded Title FAQ page.

How To Get A West Virginia Car Dealer License

In order to start a car dealership, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles requires you to get a West Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer License. Here are the steps you need to take to get licensed.

Note that you are allowed to sell vehicles without a dealer license as long as those vehicles are titled in your name and used primarily for personal, family, or household use. If you plan to flip cars for a profit, you will need to get a dealer license.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

Short on time? Check out our Car Dealer License FAQ.

How To Become A Notary In Alabama

Alabama notaries are appointed and commissioned by the probate judges of the various counties. The probate judges report to the Alabama Secretary of State. To become an Alabama notary, follow the below steps.

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How To Become A Car Dealer In Wyoming

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Any person engaged in the business of selling or exchanging 3 or more vehicles in Wyoming in a 12-month period must get a Wyoming Vehicle Dealer License. Here are the steps you need to take to get licensed.

Short on time? Check out our Car Dealer Licensing FAQ.

Not sure if you need to get licensed? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

How To Become A Missouri Notary In 6 Easy Steps

A notary public is someone who acts as a witness to the identity of a person who needs to get an official document signed.

Notary publics must be commissioned or licensed in their county of residence, but they have statewide jurisdiction so they can notarize within any county in their state.

Follow the steps below to become a notary in Missouri.

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How To Get A Montana Dealer License In 6 Steps

The state of Montana requires you to get a Montana Dealer License if you plan to sell new or used vehicles that are not registered in your name.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

5 Steps On How To Get A Wholesale Car Dealer License In Arizona

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There are two Arizona wholesale dealer license types available:

Arizona Wholesale Dealer – dealer that cannot sell vehicles to the general public, but can only sell to other licensed dealers. May operate from their home residence as their licensed place of business.
Arizona Wholesale Auction Dealers – dealers that provide auction services solely in wholesale transactions to licensed motor vehicle dealers. Wholesale Auction Dealers do not buy, sell, or own the motor vehicles he/she auctions.

To become an Arizona wholesale car dealer, you must get an Arizona Wholesale Dealer License.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

How To Get A Washington Car Dealer License (6 Steps)

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In order to legally sell cars in the state of Washington, the Department of Licensing in Washington State requires you to get a Washington Car Dealer License.

Washington residents are legally allowed to sell up to four vehicles per year without being licensed, as long as the vehicles are registered in their name. To sell any number of vehicles that aren’t registered to you is a criminal felony.

Note on Washington Wholesale Dealer Licenses: Effective July 1, 2017 Washington will stop issuing Wholesale Dealer Licenses. More info here: How to get a Washington Wholesale Dealer License – Not What You Think.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.