Trusted Remote Online Notary in Tennessee: Laura Scherr of Notary Force
Finding a notary isn't hard. Finding one who actually understands what they're looking at — that's a different story.
In real estate, the notary at the closing table is often the last line of defense before documents go to recording. A missed signature, a wrong date, an incomplete acknowledgment — any of it can stall funding or kick a document back from the county recorder's office. Title companies and escrow officers know this, which is why many of them are particular about who they call.
Laura Scherr is one of those notaries people call back.
Laura is the founder of Notary Force and brings over 40 years of experience in real estate, lending, title, and legal environments. That background isn't something she lists for show — it means she can look at a seller's package or a power of attorney and understand exactly what she's handling before the signer ever sits down. She's seen what happens when documents come back from the recorder's office, and she knows what it takes to make sure they don't.
She's based in Middle Tennessee and works with clients in Nashville, Franklin, and the surrounding area. She also handles remote signings nationwide through Remote Online Notarization (RON) — which has become an increasingly practical option for out-of-state sellers, traveling buyers, and anyone managing a time-sensitive transaction without the ability to appear in person.
What Remote Online Notarization Actually Involves
For an out-of-state seller closing on a Nashville property, flying in isn't always practical — and it shouldn't have to be. RON makes it possible to complete a legally valid notarization from anywhere, without cutting corners on compliance.
Each session involves identity verification through knowledge-based authentication and credential analysis, a secure audio-video recording, and a tamper-evident digital document with a full audit trail. It meets the same legal standards as an in-person notarization — just without the geographic limitations.
For Tennessee transactions, Laura ensures every remote session is conducted in compliance with state notary law, which matters when documents need to be recorded or relied upon in legal proceedings.
Why It Matters Who You Choose
There's a real difference between a notary who can witness a signature and one who understands the full context of what's being signed. Laura's background means she can move efficiently through complex closing documents, work within the timeline pressures that come with end-of-month closings, and guide signers through the process without crossing into legal advice — a line that inexperienced notaries sometimes blur unintentionally.
One of the things she sees most often? Signers who are confused, rushed, or handed a stack of documents with no context. Laura takes the time to walk people through what they're signing and why — not as legal counsel, but as someone who's spent four decades in these transactions and knows how to keep things moving without leaving anyone lost.
She works regularly with escrow officers, title companies, and attorneys, and understands what they need from a signing appointment to keep a transaction on track.
Get in Touch
You can learn more about Laura and her services at notaryforce.com, or reach her directly at:
Phone: 615-616-6879
Email: Signing@NotaryForce.com
You can also find vetted, experienced notaries for real estate transactions through Escrow Notary Network at escrownotarynetwork.com/contact.
