Msg #652298
9 replies | Long Hair | By JustANotary on 3/25/26 11:09am
My notary business became very slow, so I have spent the last couple of years traveling etc. I am back now and thinking of getting back into doing signings. But, I have not cut my hair for a while. Will the title and loan people be hesitant to have a notary who does not have a typical banker style short hair cut? I always wear conservative casual business clothes. I mostly do reverse mortgage signings.
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Msg #652297
0 replies | OC signing service | By  KimmyMD on 3/24/26 6:37pm
Hello everyone:
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I received a text message from someone I didn’t know, yes, after 16 years they’re still out there. Paul Roling from California. Anyone have any insight?
He said he works for an Escrow company and is a signing company. He offered a fair price for a sellers side only.
Thanks
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Msg #652295
0 replies | March Madness alright! | By Cheryl Elliott on 3/23/26 8:52pm
Most of my signings were HELOCS, a few refis of investment properties, and one purchase. Except for the purchase, I got the same feedback from borrowers. We almost threw up our hands and told their LO that the process was so labor intensive, resubmitting documentation over and over again. Finally, go away, we're going with another lender who can perform.
These are borrowers with great credit scores, high income earners, seasoned. LTV low. What was the issue? Because they experienced too many changes in lender people they dealt with, they felt no one really "owned" their file and certainly was not earning their business. Two borrowers told me they warned their LOs they have 24 hours to make the loan happen or they were pulling the plug. Guess what? It worked for them.
It doesn't seem to me lenders are that busy.
I had one JP Morgan purchase, it was smooth and in less than 30 days, only because borrowers have a home in SB to sell in the $2Million bracket, and they'll be able to pay off the new purchase in Connecticut of they want to.
What a month!
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Msg #652286
7 replies | No fun Friday...my fault...should not take last minute docs | By Cheryl Elliott on 3/21/26 4:08pm
in 100 degree weather, Fridays are crazy enough with people banking, grocery shopping, late for happy hour, picking up the kids and/or trying to get out of town. I was already over booked.
Docs showed and I hit the print button, ran to ready to UPS return envelope, came back and saw that all the docs were letter sized. The entire package, although better than a third on legal, printed to letter. I placed a 911 emergency call for rescanning of legal documents. What a nightmare. I was late, borrower needed to pick up kids at day care and they were getting on the freeway to LA for the weekend. The signing had been scheduled the day before, but the notary cancelled. My next two assignments were delayed due to this snafu.
I felt like a nut case trying to pull out letter to replace with legal. Why can't we just go all letter. This is crazy.
It's only 87 today. I'm better. I had three apostilles for breakfast meeting and took the rest of the day for Me!
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Msg #652284
2 replies | NJ Rotary 30 +plus years experience | By Raymond Salerno on 3/20/26 8:16am
I’ve spent over 30 years in the mortgage and lending industry, with extensive experience on both the residential and commercial sides. Throughout my career, I’ve been directly involved in structuring, underwriting, and closing a wide range of transactions. I also bring personal experience as an investor, having bought and sold multiple properties over the years Given my background, I have a deep understanding of loan documents, closing processes, and the importance of accuracy and professionalism at the table. I’m now looking to expand my notary work and connect with title companies, lenders, and signing services throughout New Jersey who value experience and reliability
I would appreciate any guidance on how best to get in front of decision-makers, as well as the opportunity to be considered for assignments when volume increases.
Thank you in advance, and I look forward to connecting.
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Msg #652283
1 replies | Maryland TIPIC E&O Insurance Limits | By Carla_MD on 3/19/26 6:56pm
Does anyone know the minimum E&O insurance requirement for a TIPIC in Maryland? I carried $100,000 in coverage for many years but reduced it to $50,000 over the past two years. I’m just trying to confirm what the required minimum limits are, if anyone has that information.
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Msg #652279
2 replies | New Here | By Notary Precision Notary Solutions on 3/18/26 11:47am
Hi everyone,
I am new to Notary Rotary and a little lost on the platform. I've reached out to customer service and no reply. I have the Premier membership. I have my E&O through State farm and don't see a place to upload proof. Any advice / help is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Msg #652278
1 replies | By The Numbers | By Voyager on 3/18/26 10:37am
1. How many signings on average do you do per week?
2. What are your primary sources for receiving assignments?
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Msg #652266
7 replies | Holy moly...what about these gas prices! | By Cheryl Elliott on 3/13/26 8:53am
It is a perfect time to negotiate higher fees for travel to borrowers or have them come to you! Gas in Santa Barbara is over $6. I found it at $4.89 30 miles up the coast in Buellton. The station had cars stacked out in the road to get gas.
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Msg #652265
3 replies | It's the perfect time not to accept low fees | By Cheryl Elliott on 3/13/26 8:45am
With today's gas prices. Almost $6 pg in Santa Barbara yesterday. Could get to $10. I hope everyone gets on board. I found gas in Buellton for $4 89 cash price. Other states I ons were at 5 09 there.
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Msg #652262
0 replies | Denny Borges PA | By Robert Kurth on 3/12/26 12:57pm
Denny Borges PA is an attorney in Florida who hired me for notary services in Vermont. I performed the work in September 2025 and have not yet been paid. On three occasions I was told on the phone that "we'll mail the check today" and on three other occasions I was left on hold for more than 10 minutes. I just filed a complaint with the Florida Bar Association. Beware!
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Msg #652252
9 replies | New Notaries | By Robert Prime Sign Notary on 3/11/26 9:51am
As a new notary, what is the best way to get signings and experience? Most platforms and lenders want 100-200 signings before they'll even consider using you.
This feeds into the problem of notaries being lowballed, because new notaries are trying to get their foot in the door and must accept the lower paying jobs to build experience.
Thoughts?
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Msg #652239
9 replies | Pro Profile | By Voyager on 3/9/26 10:30am
Does anyone know why my name does not have the pro hyperlink? I have pro membership
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Msg #652221
9 replies | Notarypay??? | By Cheryl Elliott on 3/5/26 1:29pm
The deadline for 1099's to be sent is long past due. Yet, I received this is my email just now, and I suspect it is a scam. I have not opened it. My taxes are long filed at the beginning of last month.
NotaryPay, LLC <notary@firststoprecruitment.com>
10:40 AM (44 minutes ago)
to me
Dear 123bestnotary,
NotaryPay, LLC has issued a form 1099-NEC for you for tax year 2025 using Avalara, an IRS approved vendor.
You may retrieve your form electronically by clicking on the blue button below.
Has anyone else received such a notification? I do not find them in my quickbooks register of receivables/income.
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Msg #652218
2 replies | Notary Pin Inc., San Diego owned by Jonathan Tran | By Cheryl Elliott on 3/4/26 12:45pm
Notary Pin Inc. has been around at least since 2023 and was discussed by several notaries then. I had never heard of them until then.
Yesterday I had an alert to drive to Montecito (80 miles south) to notarize a trust package for $90. Obviously, this covers the cost to travel (gas, wear and tear and time) just barely. I did not counter as right now I'm pretty busy right around here and can't go that far. This is day to day. Normally, my charge for full trust packages is no less than $400, as there are many moving parts to these packages, especially if folks own a lot of investment properties, asset accounts, etc.
Just FYI, Mr. Tran is also a notary and subs out work to out of area/state notaries. The fees are not impressive.
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Msg #652190
12 replies | Brother HL-L6210DWT | By Gary Boehm on 2/27/26 12:52pm
I have always bought HP printers and have had good luck with them. In fact I have been using the one I have now for 10 years! But Microsoft no longer provides drivers for it. But the newest HP printers are getting mixed reviews, some very bad.
So I am thinking of purchasing a Brother HL-L6210DWT dual tray
Anyone have good/bad experience with it, or recommend a better one?
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Msg #652185
12 replies | I made an executive decision today | By Cheryl Elliott on 2/27/26 12:53am
That I have blocked companies that consistently send offers under $100 and require faxbacks. These are not win/win offers and texts are very distracting. Just doesn't make any sense to do this work.
Now I feel relieved and glad to not hear from these companies. .
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Msg #652181
2 replies | GEM Signing Services | By Voyager on 2/25/26 1:54pm
I did a signing for them on 2/11 and got paid on 2/24. Just 13 days. This should be the norm to get paid in less than 2 weeks, but it is not for most companies. Still waiting for some pay from the first week in January.
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Msg #652175
2 replies | The Opal Group, New York City | By Girone - Cynthia on 2/25/26 4:22am
They do not pay! Excuse after excuse. They promise to pay in 5-10 days, I'm now on day 44 and still nothing!
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