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California Notary Changes 2009 AB 2452

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:12:02 -0500

California Notary changes for 2009 AB 2452 has been published. An employee ID card issued by an agency or office of California, or any city and county in California has been added to the list of acceptable ID. Since I reside in Sacramento this is an excellent addition.

Requirements for Subscribing Witness will also change in 2009. This change will require Subscribing Witness to be indentified by one Credible Witness who presents a state approved ID as identification. My comfort level has increased.

AB 2452 did not address an increase in notary fees. I guess based upon the economy this is probably good decision.

Happy stamping!

Where Is Ntsike?

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:59:08 -0500

I guess I am just a creature of habit, but I miss Ntsike's (needAnotary.net) informative blogs and post. I was wondering if he is ok. Maybe he is living up to his smart reputation and decided to take a long exotic vacation. Ntsike, check in from time to time, you are greatly missed!

Free Google 411 Information Service

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:28:35 -0500

A dear friend of mine forwarded an email to me last week regarding Google's new free 411 information service. I was happy to receive her email, since I pay additional charges to my cell phone provider monthly for using their 411 service. Here it goes:

Here's a number worth putting in your cell phone.
This is an awesome service from Google and its free...great when
you are on the road. Listen to the clip!!

http://www.google.com/goog411/

1-800-466-4411

Thank you Google!

Go FedEx-Kinko's

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:02:10 -0500

I would like to commend FedEx-Kinko's for it's dedication to constantly improving operations. Even in a weak economy FedEx-Kinko's continues to open new branches and diversify services. For example, several full service branches have expanded package drop off time from 3:30 or 4:30 to 7:00pm, for deliveries on the west coast. This is a major nugget for me since most of my clients are located in southern California.

I accepted a closing at 2pm yesterday from a new client which was scheduled for 4pm. The client contacted me at 9:45am this morning after receiving the package and wanted to know how I had performed such a miracle. I explained that it was a case where the timing was right. She stated she was impressed and would contact me in the "near" future. For the first time, I was grateful for sticking to my business model of booking each loan signing appointment within a 2 hour block. This potential client is a major one.

Thank you FedEx!

Spending Time In Jail Has Been Lucrative

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:54:04 -0500

Spending time in jail can be quite lucrative. Over the last 2 weeks, I have had an increase in calls with request to go to the local jail 20 miles from my home to notarize a single document signature. I have completed 4 of 5 assignments as of date.

Going to jail is quite interesting. I must call in advance and make an appointment to visit the inmate. I was able to schedule 2 appointments back to back during one visit. Notaries are allowed to conduct business outside of regular visiting hours. I am allowed to bring in the form to be notarized, my journal, a pen and my own Id. My notary stamp can not be brought into the facility.

Check in is painless. Wait time is another story. I have waited less than 20 minutes and up to 30 minutes for the inmate to arrive into the little private visiting booth which is reserved for legal consultations. A secure glass separates the visitor and the inmate. The most difficult part is sliding the paper through the thin slot for the inmate to sign. If your pen is thicker than a BIC it may present problems when you slide it through the opening. You must ask the inmate to stand, so that you can copy information from the Id bracelet.

My clients have been very nice people. Each had no problem paying me in advance through paypal since they were not local. ‘The inmates I serviced were quite pleasant and conversation was minimal. The deputy sheriffs are always so nice and accommodating. I am looking forward to spending more of my time in jail, completing assignments.

Oh, by the way, I had no hang ups about leaving my business card at the information desk.

Seafood Panini

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:56:31 -0500

Good Taste in minutes!

8 sourdough bread sices or 4 rolls

2 tablespoons of Olive Oil

2 cups prepared Deli Seafood Salad

1 Each cucumber And tomato, sliced

4 Provolone cheese slices

Brush sides of bread touching grill with olive oil. Layer bottom bread slice with seafood salad, cucumber, tomato,cheese and top with bread. Grill sandwich in panini press or stovetop until both sides crisp. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings.

Candylike Almonds

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:30:44 -0500

I am a Certified Notary Signing Agent. During peak times I usually do not get enough time to stop for a healthy meal. I am not good at packing a meal for the road. I recently started to make these candylike almonds to keep me feeling satisfied after reading that a study at the University of Toronto had detemined that almonds reduce the risk of diabetes as well as high cholesterol. Participants of the Biggest Loser Reality Show were allowed 1 ounce of these nuts a day, without gaining weight. These almonds are really good!

20 raw almonds

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 packet sugar subsitute, such as Splenda

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread almonds in single layer on nonstick baking sheet and roast 7 to 10 mins.

Transfer to small bowl and spritz several times with zero-calorie butter or cooking spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar substitute and toss well until coated. Cool 5 minutes. Servings: 2

ENJOY!

Proposed Changes To California Notary Law-AB2452

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:48:17 -0500

Richard L Silver is the Executive Director of California Professional Notary Association. With permission from Ric, I am posting his letter which explains the proposed changes by Assemblyman Mike Davis (AB2452). His letter is circulating in the California Notary community. Your comments and concerns are greatly appreciated. Ric can be contacted by email address RickSilver@aol.com or phone number 415-370-7479. Your comments are also welcome in this forum (ActiveRain) .

California Professional Notary Association
1017 L St-217, Sacramento, CA 95814
916-833-4218

Dear Friends:

I am writing to ask that you support AB2452, by Assemblyman Mike Davis, presently before the California State legislature. AB2452 would increase the fees a California notary can charge, generally from the current fee per signature of $10 to a new fee of $25, and increase the length of refresher course work from 3 to 6 hours before a notary commission can be renewed.

Both of these items will increase notary professionalism. We have also suggested to the author that additional provisions be added. Specifically:

That at least 1 of the 6 hours discuss ethics. With the growth of the notary profession, we have seen an increase in the number of people who "skirt" the laws or regulations that govern notaries. A regular instruction of an hour of ethics teaching could go a long way to reduce problems.

Also, that a system be established, similar to the one used for California Process Servers, to create an I.D. card program for notaries. Most government officials (which is what a notary public is) must carry some type of government issued identification. A properly issued I.D. card will help insure that a person claiming to be a notary is, in fact, a notary.

I have enclosed a copy of AB2452 for you to review. If you feel like that AB252 is a good idea and will benefit the notary profession, then please take a minute to write Assembly member Davis of your support. His address is: Assembly member Mike Davis, California State Assembly, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814.

If you decide to support AB 2452, please take a minute to let your own state assembly member and state senator. Their addresses can be found in the front of the local phone book in the white page.

If you have any questions, or if you have any comments, please feel free to give me a call at 916-833-4218. Thank you for your time and support. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Richard L. Silver, Executive Director
California Professional Notary Association

BILL NUMBER: AB 2452 INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Davis

FEBRUARY 21, 2008

An act to amend Sections 8201, 8211, and 8223 of the Government
Code, relating to notaries public.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

   AB 2452, as introduced, Davis. Notaries public.
   Existing law requires a notary public to complete 3 hours of refresher coursework before being reappointed as a notary, and limits the amounts a notary public can charge for certain services.
   This bill would increase the length of refresher coursework from 3 to 6 hours, and increase the limits on the amounts a notary public can charge for certain services, as specified.

Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 8201 of the Government Code is amended to read:

8201. (a) Every person appointed as notary public shall meet all
of the following requirements:

   (1) Be at the time of appointment a legal resident of this state,
except as otherwise provided in Section 8203.1.
   (2) Be not less than 18 years of age.
   (3) For appointments made on or after July 1, 2005, have
Have satisfactorily completed a six-hour course
of study approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to Section
8201.2 concerning the functions and duties of a notary public.
   (4) Have satisfactorily completed a written examination prescribed
by the Secretary of State to determine the fitness of the person to
exercise the functions and duties of the office of notary public. All
questions shall be based on the law of this state as set forth in
the booklet of the laws of California relating to notaries public
distributed by the Secretary of State.

(b) (1) Commencing July 1, 2005, each Each
applicant for notary public shall provide satisfactory proof
that he or she has completed the course of study required pursuant to
paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) prior to approval of his or her
appointment as a notary public by the Secretary of State.

(2) Commencing July 1, 2005, an An
applicant for notary public who holds a California notary public
commission, and who has satisfactorily completed the
six-hour course of study required pursuant to paragraph (1) at least
one time, shall provide satisfactory proof when applying
for reappointment as a notary public that he or she has
satisfactorily completed a three-hour
six-hour refresher course of study prior to reappointment as a
notary public by the Secretary of State.

SEC. 2. Section 8211 of the Government Code is amended to read:
8211. Fees charged by a notary public for the following services
shall not exceed the fees prescribed by this section . :

(a) For taking an acknowledgment or proof of a deed, or other
instrument, to include the seal and the writing of the certificate,
the sum of ten twenty-five dollars ($10) ($25) for each signature taken.

(b) For administering an oath or affirmation to one person and
executing the jurat, including the seal, the sum of ten
twenty-five dollars ($10) ($25) .

   (c) For all services rendered in connection with the taking of any
deposition, the sum of twenty fifty dollars ($20),   ($50), and in addition
thereto, the sum of five   fifteen dollars ($5)   ($15) for administering
the oath to the witness and the sum of five fifteen dollars ($5)   ($15) for
the certificate to the deposition.

(d) For every protest for the nonpayment of a promissory note or
for the nonpayment or nonacceptance of a bill of exchange, draft, or
check, the sum of ten twenty-five dollars ($10) ($25) .

(e) For serving every notice of nonpayment of a promissory note or
of nonpayment or nonacceptance of a bill of exchange, order, draft,
or check, the sum of five fifteen dollars ($5) ($15) .

(f) For recording every protest, the sum of five fifteen dollars ($5) ($15)
.
(g) No fee may be charged to notarize signatures on vote by mail
ballot identification envelopes or other voting materials.

(h) For certifying a copy of a power of attorney under Section
4307 of the Probate Code the sum of ten twenty-five dollars ($10) ($25) .

(i) In accordance with Section 6107, no fee may be charged to a
United States military veteran for notarization of an application or
a claim for a pension, allotment, allowance, compensation, insurance,
or any other veteran's benefit.

SEC. 3. Section 8223 of the Government Code is amended to read:
8223. (a) No notary public who holds himself or herself out as
being an immigration specialist, immigration consultant or any other
title or description reflecting an expertise in immigration matters
shall advertise in any manner whatsoever that he or she is a notary public.

(b) A notary public qualified and bonded as an immigration
consultant under Chapter 19.5 (commencing with Section 22440) of
Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code may enter data,
provided by the client, on immigration forms provided by a federal or
state agency. The fee for this service shall not exceed ten twenty-five dollars ($10)
($25) per individual for each set of forms. If notary
services are performed in relation to the set of immigration forms,
additional fees may be collected pursuant to Section 8211. This fee
limitation shall not apply to an attorney, who is also a notary
public, who is rendering professional services regarding immigration matters.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt a notary
public who enters data on an immigration form at the direction of a
client, or otherwise performs the services of an immigration
consultant, as defined by Section 22441 of the Business and
Professions Code, from the requirements of Chapter 19.5 (commencing
with Section 22440) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions
Code. A notary public who is not qualified and bonded as an
immigration consultant under Chapter 19.5 (commencing with Section
22440) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code may not
enter data provided by a client on immigration forms nor otherwise
perform the services of an immigration consultant.

Proposed Changes to California Notary Law-AB2452

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:45:37 -0500

California Professional Notary Association
1017 L St-217, Sacramento, CA 95814
916-833-4218

Dear Friends:

Both of these items will increase notary professionalism. We have also suggested to the author that additional provisions be added. Specifically:

If you decide to support AB 2452, please take a minute to let your own state assembly member and state senator. Their addresses can be found in the front of the local phone book in the white page.

If you have any questions, or if you have any comments, please feel free to give me a call at 916-833-4218. Thank you for your time and support. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Richard L. Silver, Executive Director
California Professional Notary Association

BILL NUMBER: AB 2452 INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Davis

FEBRUARY 21, 2008

An act to amend Sections 8201, 8211, and 8223 of the Government
Code, relating to notaries public.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 8201 of the Government Code is amended to read:

8201. (a) Every person appointed as notary public shall meet all
of the following requirements:

SEC. 2. Section 8211 of the Government Code is amended to read:
8211. Fees charged by a notary public for the following services
shall not exceed the fees prescribed by this section . :

(b) For administering an oath or affirmation to one person and
executing the jurat, including the seal, the sum of ten
twenty-five dollars ($10) ($25) .

(d) For every protest for the nonpayment of a promissory note or
for the nonpayment or nonacceptance of a bill of exchange, draft, or
check, the sum of ten twenty-five dollars ($10) ($25) .

(e) For serving every notice of nonpayment of a promissory note or
of nonpayment or nonacceptance of a bill of exchange, order, draft,
or check, the sum of five fifteen dollars ($5) ($15) .

(h) For certifying a copy of a power of attorney under Section
4307 of the Probate Code the sum of ten twenty-five dollars ($10) ($25) .

Fun Pop Quiz Answers

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:54:54 -0500

1968 Median Income $7,143

1988 Median Income $26,061

1968 Gallon of Milk $.49

1988 Gallon of Gas $.97

1988 New Home Cost $127,000

1988 Dozen of Eggs $.78

1988 Postage Stamp $.22

Avg Ann'l Nursing Home Care (2004) $70, 300

Thanks for participating.

Fun Pop Quiz!

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:28:21 -0500

I attended a reverse mortgage seminar faciliated by a loan officer client. During his presentation he presented a fun pop quiz to his potiental clients. I though it was very informative, so therefore I am sharing it with you. I will post the answers in a separate post. Have fun!

FUN POP QUIZ

Draw a line form Column A to the correct answer in Column B

Column A Column B

$ 70,300 1968 Median Income

$ 26,061 1988 Median Income

$ 127,000 1968 Gallon of Milk

$ .22 1988 Gallon of Gas

$ .49 1988 New Home Cost

$. 78 1988 Dozen Eggs

$ .97 1988 Postage Stamps

$ 7,143 Avg Ann'l Nursing

Home Care (2004)

Zero Tolerance Policy

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:07:14 -0600

I am appealing to ActiveRain professionals to band together. I have performed closings for a couple of signing services who have taken several months to pay or not pay for my service at all. I have contacted the title/escrow company and have confirmed the signing service was paid.

The topic of non-payment is a popular discussion across many professional forums. Real Estate Agents, Loan Officers and Title/Escrow Officers can assist by implementing a zero tolerance policy. If you are contacted by the Notary or any other vendor regarding valid non-payment issues, refuse to continue doing business with the signing service. Include your zero tolerance policy in your contract with the signing service or vendor. This measure sounds drastic but the middle man should be held accountable.

I am also appealing to ActiveRain professionals to value the service of each other. Since I am a Notary, I would like to recommend that you refer to the priceless information Leon Austin, LaShon James-Major and Needanotary provides almost on a daily basis on ActiveRain regarding the notary profession.

IREP Reduces Fees

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:02:22 -0600

I have been reading post on several sites regarding Irep's reduction in fees. I would like to hear your opinions.

Quote of Today

Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:48:54 -0500

Thursday, June 21, 2007

"The only true security in life

comes from knowing

that every single day

you are improving yourself

in some way."

--Anthony Robbins.