Notary & Signing Services
Division 04  ·  Automation System

Notary & Signing Services

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Notary & Signing Services operates on an expedited timeline. Every appointment request, document coordination, and signing engagement is processed through a fast-track automation system — with 1 business day confirmation as the standard SLA.

Step 01

Trigger Events

Every automation chain begins with a trigger. When any of these events occur, the system activates immediately — creating a record, assigning priority, and routing the request.

Appointment Request Submitted

Client requests a notary appointment — in-office, mobile, or remote online notarization

Urgent
Immediate System Actions
01
Create Appointment Request record tagged [DIV-04 · Notary & Signing]
02
Classify appointment type (In-Office / Mobile / Remote Online Notarization)
03
Classify service type (Real Estate Closing / Loan Signing / Legal Document / Corporate)
04
Check preferred date against availability calendar
05
Route to scheduling queue for 1 business day confirmation
06
Send appointment request acknowledgment to client
07
Notify scheduling coordinator immediately
08
Set 1 business day confirmation SLA
Step 02

Routing Logic

Every request is tagged, classified, and routed to the correct internal queue — completely separated from other divisions.

Division Tag

DIV-04 · Notary & Signing Services — all records isolated from other division workflows

Primary Queue

Notary Scheduling Queue — reviewed by scheduling coordinator within 1 business day

Rush Fast-Track

Same-day and next-day requests bypass scheduling queue. Notary coordinator and division lead notified immediately.

Title & Lender Routing

Document coordination requests from title companies and lenders are flagged and prioritized for same-day review

Mobile Dispatch

Mobile notary requests include location details and are routed to mobile-capable notaries based on proximity

RON Routing

Remote Online Notarization requests are routed to RON-certified notaries with platform access and scheduling

Step 03

Division Pipeline

Every record moves through a structured pipeline specific to this division — from intake to completion.

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Step 04

Customer Communications

Every trigger generates branded, division-specific communications — both to the client and internally to the team.

Client Communication
Immediate — upon appointment request
Notary Appointment Request Received — Granite Ridge Holdings

“Your notary appointment request has been received. Reference: [GRH-NS-XXXXX]. Service Type: [TYPE]. Appointment Type: [IN-OFFICE / MOBILE / REMOTE]. Preferred Date: [DATE]. Our scheduling team will confirm your appointment within 1 business day.”

Internal Notification
Immediate — upon appointment request
[NEW] Notary Appointment Request — Confirm Within 1 Business Day

“New appointment request received. Client: [NAME]. Service: [TYPE]. Appointment Type: [TYPE]. Preferred Date: [DATE]. Location: [LOCATION if mobile]. Please confirm availability and respond to client within 1 business day. Record: [GRH-NS-XXXXX].”

Client Communication
Upon appointment confirmation
Appointment Confirmed — Granite Ridge Holdings Notary Services

“Your notary appointment has been confirmed. Reference: [GRH-NS-XXXXX]. Date: [DATE]. Time: [TIME]. Location: [LOCATION / REMOTE LINK]. Notary: [NAME]. Please have all documents ready. If you need to reschedule, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance.”

Client Communication
24 hours before appointment
Appointment Reminder — Tomorrow at [TIME] — Granite Ridge Holdings

“This is a reminder of your notary appointment tomorrow. Date: [DATE]. Time: [TIME]. Location: [LOCATION]. Please ensure all signers are present with valid government-issued photo ID. Documents should be ready for review. Reference: [GRH-NS-XXXXX].”

Internal Notification
2 hours before appointment
[PREP] Notary Appointment in 2 Hours — [CLIENT NAME]

“Appointment reminder: [CLIENT NAME] at [TIME]. Service: [TYPE]. Location: [LOCATION]. Documents: [STATUS]. Ensure all materials are prepared and notary is confirmed. Record: [GRH-NS-XXXXX].”

Client Communication
Upon completion
Signing Complete — Granite Ridge Holdings Notary Services

“Your notary appointment has been completed successfully. Reference: [GRH-NS-XXXXX]. Date: [DATE]. Documents notarized: [COUNT]. If you require copies or have any questions about your documents, please contact us. Thank you for choosing Granite Ridge Holdings.”

Step 05

Follow-Up Sequence

A structured follow-up sequence activates automatically after every trigger — keeping clients informed and teams accountable at every step.

0h
Immediate
Client Action

Appointment request acknowledgment sent with reference number and 1 business day confirmation SLA. Rush requests receive 1-hour response commitment.

Internal Action

Scheduling coordinator notified. Availability checked. Rush requests trigger immediate coordinator and division lead notification.

4h
4-Hour
Client Action

For rush/same-day requests: Confirmation or alternative options communicated within 4 hours.

Internal Action

Rush request status checked. If unconfirmed, division lead alerted. Standard requests: Availability review in progress.

If rush request unconfirmed after 4h: Division lead takes direct action. Client contacted immediately.

24h
24-Hour
Client Action

Standard appointment confirmation sent (if not already confirmed). Appointment details, time, location, and preparation instructions included.

Internal Action

System checks if appointment has been confirmed. If not, coordinator alerted. SLA breach flagged.

If standard appointment unconfirmed after 1 business day: Division lead notified. Immediate confirmation required.

24h pre-appt
Pre-Appointment
Client Action

Appointment reminder sent with full details: date, time, location, ID requirements, and document preparation instructions.

Internal Action

Internal prep alert sent 2 hours before appointment. Notary confirmed. Documents reviewed. Location or remote link verified.

Step 06

Completion Flow

When a service is delivered, the system closes the record cleanly — confirming completion, logging the outcome, and archiving for future reference.

01

Mark Completed

Notary marks appointment as Completed. Documents notarized count logged. Any issues or exceptions noted.

02

Send Completion Confirmation

Completion email sent to client confirming all documents were notarized. Copy count and any relevant instructions included.

03

Update Notarial Journal

Notarial journal updated with appointment details per state law requirements. All signers, documents, and IDs logged.

04

Notify Coordinating Parties

Title company, lender, or attorney notified of completion if applicable. Signed documents transmitted per instructions.

05

Archive Record

Appointment record archived. Notarial records retained per state law requirements (typically 5–10 years).

06

Client Satisfaction Check

Brief satisfaction check sent 24 hours after completion. Feedback logged. Any issues addressed immediately.

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