Msg #651861
2 replies | Merritt Services, Inc. | By rp/WI on 12/31/25 10:02am
I completed a closing on October 15, 2025 for Merritt Services. When I called on December 31, 2025 to inquire why I hadn't been paid, Brenda seemed sincere and sent me my e-check within 15 minutes.
This company has been in business since 2007 and I appreciate working for them.
Even though it took over 2 months to receive my check, I still would give this company 5 stars as they are easy to work for and very kind and considerate.
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Msg #651850
6 replies | Lost document concerns | By Merkaba418 on 12/29/25 1:41pm
Hey all,
I woke up this morning to a flurry of emails that the documents for a closing I did right before the holidays were not tracking. After investigating the FedEx location, they were unable to account for the documents. The lender and title company are now telling me the loan will have to reclose, and lock extension fees may be required. Fortunately, I obtained the shipping receipt and uploaded a copy to their portal immediately upon delivery of the documents. My concern now lies with liability and whether or not the borrower/TC will come after me for any fees due to the missed closing date. This is my first time dealing with a situation like this, so any advice is welcome!
Thanks,
M
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Msg #651849
0 replies | Service link | By pan/nd on 12/29/25 12:50pm
Today I did what I've threatened to do, for awhile: fire Service Link . The last straw was having to enroll in their class on how to fill out the Patriot Act form. Couple that with their website that I've struggled with for years and their nastygrams which essentially told me to get with it. I've had it with them. If they'd pay notaries a decent wage their Patriot Act would not be needed. Nor would their make-work monthly report card which is nothing more than to keep their higher-up happy. Ah but it feels good to rid myself of a thorn in my foot. Mind you, I'm not bitter.. just happy their gone. And I can appreciate others who have a good experience with SL. It' just time we part company and I thank them for their past business.
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Msg #651837
7 replies | How to return notary material to county clerk | By CaNotary777 on 12/24/25 10:23am
I've retired as notary public, and my commission expired, after a 12 year oractice which I did diligently and consciously. Can anyone please guide me how to return the notary material in my possession to the county clerk. Like what is the simplest procedure, which will lead to an expeditious compliance .
Many thanks in advance and many many blessings to everyone ♥️
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Msg #651826
5 replies | It's not often we get the silver tuna fee | By  Cheryl Elliott on 12/20/25 6:25pm
These days, so I was delighted to accept an investment property refi 12 miles away for h/w doctor team. 225 pps had to be faxed back before shipping. There were a lot of signatures, they signed separately before their two children came home from school. A lot of pressure. But I pressed on. Got her done in an hour and 15 minutes. I ran home to scan before 2pm, my two hour window requirement. Got approval via email and dropped at FEDEX for Monday delivery. Worth $300? You betcha. It was a bulk of my day, but happily so. I like this kind of business, as there are so many lowballers out there these days. I performed this closing with practically a single hand.
On December 7, I fell and broke my shoulder. Surgery was December 10, 4 days flat on my back in the hospital, and today I made a Costco run.
Can't keep a good signing agent down! I am on the mend. PT comes twice a week. I can't say enough about our first responders, local hospital staff and my orothopaedic surgeon who repaired my humerus and shoulder. He also fixed my brother's two broken ankles two years ago. Pray I never do a repeat performance.
Waiting for my next silver tuna.
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Msg #651819
3 replies | Notary Ack | By famena on 12/19/25 1:58pm
What is the info that I need to enter ..
Sworn to _______by the above named owners on this date............
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Msg #651813
9 replies | I need a Florida and Texas Acknowledgment Form | By Lori Shannon on 12/18/25 2:59pm
I am a CA notary, but need to send a document for acknowledgment to TX and FL. These are for individuals. Can anyone send me the format? I cannot find it on the state websites..
Thank you in advance.
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Msg #651800
9 replies | California Notary Commission Renewal | By Yoli/CA on 12/16/25 8:51am
My current notary commission expires 1/12/2026. I took and passed my notary test on 10/25/2025. Live scan for required FBI & DOJ BGC was done on 11/18/2025. As of yesterday, 12/15/2025, new commission from CA SOS has not been received. SOS website states:
"We are currently processing applications received with an exam date of October 21, 2025. Please note: Exam results are available no earlier than 21 days after the exam date. Once exam results are available, CPS HR Consulting will then forward applications to our office for processing.
For applicants seeking reappointment, a commission will be issued no sooner than 30 days prior to expiration of your current commission once your application has been processed and approved. The issuance of a notary public commission may be delayed pending completion of a background check by the California Department of Justice."
Whadya think? Will new commission arrive in time to post new bond and receive new notary stamps? I purchase my bond and E&O from a local insurance agency. I usually order my stamps from Notary Rotary (usually with a quick turn around). Maybe I'm due for a short vacation?? 
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Msg #651774
6 replies | Mortgage Connect offers | By Yoli/CA on 12/6/25 11:04am
Mortgage Connect usually sends out blast offers at a very low fee. I'll usually counter them with my (professional) fee.
This morning, I just happened to access my email and WOW! there's a signing confirmation for me for something that I countered on (I believe) yesterday. Yeah, still available on 12/11th at 1:00pm and they agreed to my $200 fee. But what if I'd gone out on vacation or simply missed that email? Interesting that they don't bother to follow up with a phone call ......
just sayin'
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Msg #651767
14 replies | New one for me. What IS an 'IRA Application' signing???? | By Lee/AR on 12/5/25 12:25pm
I've had 3 recent requests from US Money Reserve for these. Fee offered was $125...no other info given and it was still an unacceptable fee due to distance. I'd just like to hear from someone who's done these as to # of pages? do you have to pick up copies of many things? (signers rarely are prepared). Just what's the deal with these?
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Msg #651760
3 replies | Will someone post/PM ServiceLink's Vendor Mgmt. e-mail addy? | By Lee/AR on 12/1/25 5:57pm
Haven't worked for them in years but get a very suspicious 'offer' today. I really think they've been hacked and would like to let them know so you, my friends & fellow notaries, don't fall for what looks quite official (except when you hover over the sending party's e-mail addy). It looks good on the surface, but then you have to download a pdf to see what it is. --uhhhh---no.
Everything has changed so much since the last time I worked with them that I have nothing useful in my records and need a very current way of contacting them.
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Msg #651752
8 replies | Platform called Notary Everyday | By Linda_TN on 11/28/25 11:00am
Tried searching, but didn't find anything. Got notice of a signing from them, but to respond or get more info you have to register with them. Strictly a connecting platform, they deny any responsibility as to payment or working with notary/signing service. Any information on this platform? in business since 2023, started by two brothers. Supposedly free to sign up, but my spidy senses are acting up on this one.
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Msg #651736
6 replies | FEDEX pick up times | By aanotary on 11/22/25 9:17pm
They went from 3:45 to 4:45 in my area ( Tucson, Az) now one of the fedex office locations I frequent, told me today the Saturday pick up is moved to up noon !! That's from 3:00. I can't imagine this is Arizona specific. At the rate they are going pretty soon it'll be twice a week !!
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Msg #651734
2 replies | Pinpoint Field Services | By Jayhawk/KS on 11/22/25 8:48pm
Yesterday I had the pleasure of doing a signing out of town for a company I have never worked for before. Their name is Pinpoint Field Services. They are based in Nebraska. I did the closing at 1 pm and this morning when I opened my emails there was a check that you print out on echecks. Never in all of the 24 years I have been doing this have I been paid that quickly. There was a little hitch, I had closed it at a credit union and was told they would scan the paperwork to one of their offices, but I was to send the Deed to the title company. After I left , about 15 minutes later I got a call from the Credit Union asking where I was. I said about 7 miles from you! They said I needed to come back because there were 2 other pages that needed to go in my UPS envelope with the Deed. I turned around and picked them up and then headed home. I mentioned this when I was closing out online and the owner of Pinpoint called and asked how much he should add to my fee. I said that isn't necessary, but he insisted so I said $10. When the check came he had added $15!
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Msg #651731
3 replies | Caffeinated Closings, Inc. (San Diego, CA) --G/B/U? | By Yoli/CA on 11/22/25 11:11am
Anyone have any experience with Caffeinated Closings, Inc. out of San Diego, CA? Received a text via SD for a "Loan Signing" for $150 w/scan backs. The text says "they pay right away via Vendor Pay and have completed over 10,000 signings on the Snapdocs Platform." It's signed by Hailey Drew, Operations Manager.
I've never heard of them. They're not in Signing Central (to me in CA) there's nothing on the coffee site on them either. They do have a website and their form to be added to their data base asks for 2 escrow officer references ... hmmm. Wonder if that's how they get their business ... ???
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Msg #651727
7 replies | Scanbacks | By Jules on 11/21/25 5:42pm
It is getting ridiculous, almost all calls now from signing services are requiring the entire package be scanned back. Wonder why this is happening. They don’t seem to understand that this takes time and means I will miss the FedEx pickup time!
Anyone else experiencing this?
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