notary: No New Law Changes for CA Notaries in 2010 - 11/10/09 12:01 AM
For the first time in many years CA Notaries will not have to learn any new Notary Public laws for 2010!Yeah! We have had so many changes since 2005 that it is nice to have a year where there aren't any new CA Notary laws.
http://www.joanbergstromnotarypublic.com
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notary: 3 Hour Notary Classes Are Available For CA Renewing Notaries - 06/12/09 10:09 PM
http://www.notaryclasses.com (1-800-873-9865) has begun offering a 3 hour classroom or home study course for renewing CA Notaries whose commission expire after July 1, 2009.The cost for the 3 hour class/Home Study will be only $49.95 and the student will attend a regular 6 hour scheduled class, but will only be required to attend from 1:00 pm … (2 comments)
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notary: Holiday Business For Notary/Loan-Signer - 05/18/09 10:51 PM
We have a major holiday weekend coming up in a few days (Memorial Holiday Weekend) and this is a great time to touch bases with the Title, Escrow, Lender & Signing Companies and tell them you are available for notary/loan-signer assignments over the holiday weekend.Actually it's an excuse to"just say hello" and keep on their … (0 comments)
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notary: New 2009 Notary Law Changes - 01/11/09 04:13 PM
The new CA 2009 Handbook came out a few days ago with the number of CA Notaries declining by approximately 32,000 from the beginning of 2008. There will probably be a steeper decline in 2009 unless the housing market turns around.One of the CA law changes is the use of a CA … (7 comments)
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notary: I got stuck in mud in Nuevo, Calif - 12/22/08 12:45 AM
This city is south of Riverside CA and has approx. 15,000 population.I am not putting it down but it is in the middle of nowhere and darker than you can believe (no street lights.)It's been raining in So Calif and I got on a road that wasn't paved and got stuck … (4 comments)
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notary: Paying to advertise on the Internet Yellow Pages - 11/16/08 11:55 PM
I signed a contract for 1 year at $85.00 per month for the Internet Yellow Pages and I think it was a mistake. I've had the ad for approx. 6 weeks with not much response.
But, I think, I didn't target the people to hire my Notary service that I should have?
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notary: 2009 California Law Changes and fewer CA notaries in 2008 - 10/21/08 12:53 AM
Not much:
1.State, City, County workers I.D. is acceptable as long they contain the picture, serial number/etc as the other I.D's we can accept.
Subscribing witness:1. Personal Knowledge between the notary and the Subscribing Witness is no longer allowed.
2. The subscribing witness must bring a credible witness who knows the … (2 comments)
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notary: Hiring Notary/Loan Signers By Email Address - 09/16/08 11:01 PM
I think there will be companies in the future that will hire us by email.
I've talked to a couple of signing companies who said would like to put signings out for "bid" to our email address.
I don't think too many of us will be interested in bidding against each other, but time … (2 comments)
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notary: Free Tutorial Available on CA I.D. Law Changes for 2009 - 09/06/08 09:48 PM
wwww.notaryclasses.com on its homepage has free tutorials available.
If you are a new California Notary you will gain a lot of confidence after watching the free tutorials on how to fill out a CA Acknowledgment and Jurat.One tutorial is on the new 2009 I.D. law changes beginning in January 2009 for … (2 comments)
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notary: Notary/Loan Signing Work in the Inland Empire (CA) in 2008 - 08/29/08 12:20 AM
One of my Notary friends and I compared assignments today. We both work in the Inland Empire and between us we had 6 assignments.
She had 3 loans at a title office (all foreclosure purchases for 1 borrower) and 1 trip to a jail.
I had 1 loan signing and 1 structured settlement annuity.
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notary: Getting Paid - 08/20/08 07:17 PM
JG Wentworth Company.
f you haven't seen their ads on TV this is a company that cashes out annuities, lottery winnings, etc for people who want the money immediately.
The difficult part of working with them was getting paid. I would often get paid months after the assignment. Normally I would … (3 comments)
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notary: California Notaries - 08/15/08 11:53 PM
The business I teach CA students to pass the state exam/loan signing classes (www.notaryclasses.com)
has FREE fillable CA Acknowledgment & Jurat forms available for our notary/loan signing students. There are 3 different ones available for the CA Acknowledgements; he, she, their, and 1 for CA Jurat.
I did one today and it … (0 comments)
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notary: The number of pages in the loans I am doing are definitely increasing - 08/06/08 12:29 AM
I have been doing some loans for borrower(s) who had adjustable rate mortgages and who are now borrowing under fixed rates. The number of pages in these FHA loans from this particular title company is unbelievable, with many documents signed 3-4 each.
I have done loan signings where there were double Deeds of … (3 comments)
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notary: How is Everyone doing in CA with their Bluetooth Earpiece? - 07/07/08 12:24 AM
It has been a struggle for many of my business friends and associates. Some don't like the earpiece in their ear. Some just don't want to deal with anything new!
I have had an earpiece for over 3 years and I love it.
One suggestion is not to pay very much … (11 comments)
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notary: Holiday Business - 05/23/08 11:51 AM
Today is a good opportunity to touch bases with your favorite title, escrow, lender, signing companies and tell them you are available this Memorial Day weekend to do loan signings. Memorial Day is end of the month for May and there should be some business for that day.
If nothing else it's … (3 comments)
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notary: Answer Your Phone - 05/07/08 02:08 AM
You want to work in this industry? Answer your phone.I don't care where I am I answer my phone except when watching a movie in a movie theater and then I put the cell on vibrate with blue tooth in my ear so I can get to the lobby and talk. … (2 comments)
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notary: Answer Your Phone - 05/07/08 12:09 AM
You want to work in this industry?
Answer your phone and I don't care where I am I answer my phone except when watching a movie in a movie theater and then I put it on vibrate with blue tooth in my ear so I can get to the lobby and … (2 comments)
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notary: Never Put Your Name/Address/Phone Number on a FedEx or UPS Overnight Bill - 04/28/08 11:45 PM
I know the reason notary/loan signers go on the Internet and print out the FedEx/UPS labels because it is so much more convenient/faster and looks more professional than a hand written label.
The sender and the receiver are always the same name and never put your name or phone number on one … (9 comments)
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notary: More on Legal Size Paper Costs - 04/25/08 11:57 PM
The best place to buy legal size paper is FedEx @ 35.50 per case with free shipping over $50. Order 2 cases and you have met their criteria.
Go to www.FedEX.com click on United States and then click on "Office Print Services" then put code: XER3R2051
When you get to checkout put in … (9 comments)
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notary: E-Signings - 04/25/08 09:53 PM
I noticed on other message board (www.notaryrotary.com) that some companies are actually listing e-signing assignments for loan document signings that are available if a notary loan signer responds for that particular geographical area.
Do we all need to have a laptop and a wireless connector for the Internet? One person responded that he … (10 comments)
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