Understanding Continuing Education Hours

I’ve been diving into the details of continuing education requirements for notaries, and I noticed some states require 7 hours while others only need 3. I’m curious how you all track your hours and if there’s a common benchmark that seems effective for staying compliant and up to date.

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Tracking hours can feel like counting sheep — sometimes you lose track! I use an app to log them as I go; it’s a lifesaver. @JaneDoe mentioned a calendar reminder technique that also works great for keeping everything organized.

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I totally get that — keeping track of hours can feel like herding cats! I’ve found that using a simple spreadsheet works wonders for me; every time I finish a course, I just plug in the hours and it keeps everything neat. @sara_jones92, how do you feel about tracking them that way?

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