Msg #652872
2 replies | Online forms in California | By missbella on 7/11/26 2:22pm
I have in the past been able to use a site, and that is what I need, where I was able to populate my name and county on the form and print standard CA verbiage Ack and Jurat. Anyone help. Thanks
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Msg #652862
7 replies | Update on renewal process with SAdotcom | By  Cheryl Elliott on 7/8/26 6:09pm
Passed certification exam July 3
BGC completed Monday July 6
SAdotcom database and listed updated July 8
In plenty of time not to be deleted from vendors active list.
VOILA! Good for another year. I have added it to my calendar for 2027. Call me cutting it close. All is calm, all is bright.
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Msg #652852
2 replies | Premium Closing Solutions, they now have 75 day delay in pay | By Mills Mobile Notary Service on 7/7/26 5:31pm
FYI
Premium Closing Solutions has implemented 75 day pay delay to notaries. I saw this policy only after I accepted an offer from them, and informed them that it would be my last. On the bright side, I only have done a few signing in the past from them, so not a big issue for me. If you do accept a offer from them, be prepared to wait and wait.
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Msg #652843
5 replies | accepting low fee | By Jerry Kryska on 7/7/26 1:12pm
Hi, i rec'd a request to do a signing in my zip code and they were offering $40 to notarize 5 signatures i thought that was a low ball fee request? am i wrong?
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Msg #652840
3 replies | BBS Notary Service | By VegasNotary on 7/7/26 11:39am
Notary heads-up regarding BBS Notary Services.
I completed a signing for BBS on June 8, and the signer confirmed the full package was signed. After the package was returned, I was told title only received part of the lender package and that some acknowledgments had information/escrow details that did not match their file.
BBS is classifying this as a notary error, refusing payment, and stating I owe them for a shipping label/replacement notary. I have disputed that conclusion and requested documentation showing exactly what was missing, what was received, what was uploaded through their system, and how they determined this was my error rather than a document-mixing or handling issue.
I am making every effort to resolve this professionally, but I have not received the documentation needed to fairly review or settle the issue. Snapdocs hides all information after completion.
Notaries, protect yourselves: always keep your own copies of drop-off receipts, upload confirmations, screenshots, and order notes outside the platform.
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Msg #652822
0 replies | PA Court Reporters | By Sonafelt - Barb on 7/6/26 10:20am
Good morning all!
I am looking for Digital Court Reporters in Pennsylvania.
Please contact me if you are currently working as a Court Reporter or would like to become one!
Barb@pacourtreporters.com
Thanks and have a great day!
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Msg #652811
2 replies | Gun Lap by Robert Wolgemuth | By Cheryl Elliott on 7/5/26 4:22pm
I have been reading this book focusing on starting in the race with purpose. We may think we are too old to run fast, but we are not too old to run well. Whatever your life stage, this author will coach you on living with intention, grace and courage. This lap can be your best one yet.
The messages so apply to notaries! Enjoy the journey.
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Msg #652808
7 replies | I think a different approach should have been used, | By canotaryhere on 7/5/26 9:31am
Instead of "make a six figure income as a notary for a side gig. If you look at many of the notary facebook pages, it seems to be all about how fast they can rush signers through signings, etc with some claiming to do signings in 15 minutes. I remember 20 years ago when the focus at a signing was accuracy and professionalism. Now they are just interested in "knocking them out as quickly as possible, which is being reflected in the many pages of instructions that now come with loan packages. The instructions even state things like "slow down" and most popular mistakes are on the Patriot Act, the Deed and the RTC. How can they screw those up?
Also, several people are stating that they either fill in the notary blocks before the actual appointment or wait until after they leave the appointment. I just don't think enough emphasis was put on the accuracy and how to treat the borrower, or the importance and correct way to do things.
& while I am at it, it sounds so ignorant when they say they "did a notary"or they "got their notary". That is all
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Msg #652795
2 replies | Dread the process of renewing my annual BGC completed timely | By Cheryl Elliott on 7/3/26 11:19pm
This year, I received a couple of emails from vendors that if my BGC was not completed by three days ahead of when it expires, I would not be an active vendor, and FURTHER, the NNA sent me a letter and said that once my BGC is completed, it would take 5 to 7 days for it to be uploaded to SA.com for me to be seen by anyone looking for me in my zip code.
I've always resented that we start getting noticed 90 days in advance of the expiration to get it renewed and submitted to vendor management.
This year I made it. Passed July 2, 2026, sent copies to all my vendors who requested it, and by Monday, July 6, I will be back in biz IF the SA.com site does in fact upload my new expiration date as July 10, 2026 when my current BGC expires. Their email says it takes 5 to 7 days. I feel quite proud of myself that I didn't have to renew 90 days in advance, as they suggest, hence making the annual term 9 months and not 12.
And one day, I won't care if it expires.
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Msg #652792
6 replies | Does anyone here believe that | By canotaryhere on 7/3/26 9:03pm
there should be more focus on identifying falsified ID's and less focus on specific fines for notary misconduct, since I believe that if we know what not to do, who cares what the fine is, we just don't do it.
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Msg #652783
2 replies | paper sales | By obbie on 7/2/26 2:39pm
Looking for paper sales?
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Msg #652781
13 replies | what are your favorite pens for the job? | By canotaryhere on 7/2/26 1:51pm
I got a really good deal many many years ago and those lasted for about 7 years, then I bought, in bulk, what I thought were good pens but they skip alot. I need something that writes smooth, dries fast and isn't a ridiculous price
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Msg #652778
0 replies | TN Certificate of Electronic Document | By Blueink_TN on 7/1/26 6:24pm
This doc is included with the DOT. 'An attorney or the custodian of the electronic version of the attached document (DOT) ......' and it needs to be notarized. What is this document and who is supposed to sign it? Thanks~
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Msg #652775
4 replies | WE DID IT! | By Matt Miller on 7/1/26 9:13am
Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed AB 1597, the California Notary Fee Modernization Act, into law.
Today marks a historic victory for California's notary community and the biggest legislative achievement in CLIN's history.
Because thousands of supporters came together...
- 1,950 letters of support were submitted.
- Lawmakers from both parties supported the bill.
- AB 1597 is now law.
This victory belongs to every person who believed that California notaries deserved a strong voice in Sacramento.
Thank you to Assemblymember Leticia Castillo, Governor Gavin Newsom, our coalition partners, and every supporter who helped make history.
The work continues, but today we celebrate.
Read the full story: http://www.calnotaries.org/blog/governor-newsom-signs-ab-1597-into-law
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Msg #652771
0 replies | CloseWise & Stripe Platforms - Payment Issues | By SanDiegoStar on 6/30/26 1:26pm
Has anyone had issues receiving payment via CloseWise notary platform?
A Signing Service tried to pay me via CloseWise payment system but my details had to be "verified" by a third party Stripe payment system? I put all my details in and was pending for several days. I logged back into the platform today and all my financial details & even parts of my profile are gone; like my profile has been reset or wiped. It's all very strange and I'm wondering if anyone else has used CloseWise and Stripe payment system specifically?
Yes, I am aware of the risks of virtual payments, etc.
I believe Stripe is "legit" as I have seen it used with other various financial institutions.
I am very annoyed as now I am wasting my time in a rabbithole to chase payments.
I have tried contacting the Signing Service, CloseWise support & Stripe support via e-mail with zero response.
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