Posted by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 3:52pm
Msg #59179

New notary

What does everybody recommend for a new notary, to get their foot in the door in escrow offices? Already have business cards... but what else? Flyers?? resume? help!

Reply by Anonymous on 8/15/05 3:56pm
Msg #59180

Where are you located in Cal?

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 4:27pm
Msg #59187

Yes, I am in California...

Reply by Bethy_CA on 8/15/05 4:29pm
Msg #59190

I think the question was meant to ask WHERE in California you are located.

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 4:30pm
Msg #59191

Why? Does it matter?

Reply by Bethy_CA on 8/15/05 4:37pm
Msg #59197

Actually, yes it can. While the rules are the same, the amount and type of work is different by region. California is a HUGE state, ranging from city and suburbs to open farm communities. What works in LA won't necessarily work in Bakersfield.

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 4:38pm
Msg #59198

True that... I thought all of the laws would be the same...

Thanks!!!

Reply by Bethy_CA on 8/15/05 4:43pm
Msg #59202

The laws are the same, yes. But the type of work and amount of work is not.

Some places, there is a lot of work, others there isn't. That's why they asked what part of California you were in...it really helps with advice.

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 4:54pm
Msg #59204

Oh I see... well thank you for helping me...

Reply by CaliNotary on 8/15/05 5:51pm
Msg #59214

In other words, she wants us to answer her questions, but she isn't even willing to answer a simple question in return about where she's located. Yeah, that really makes me want to offer help.

Reply by NY_Taxlady on 8/15/05 10:11pm
Msg #59266

CaliNotary

Your right. I noticed that also. I am not sure why.

Reply by CaliNotary on 8/16/05 2:44am
Msg #59324

Re: CaliNotary

You just have to admire the chutzpah of some people, don'tcha?

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/16/05 12:23pm
Msg #59399

Re: CaliNotary

To all!!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE SOOOO NASTY!

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/16/05 12:18pm
Msg #59393

I'm in San Diego...

Reply by Charm_AL on 8/15/05 4:23pm
Msg #59185

my advice...get a premiere membership here with a professional looking profile. Many companies look here to find a notary. Then sign up with every signing service on this website with a 3+ rating...Do not, I repeat...Do not sign up with Title companies until you have done at least 50 accurate signings. They are unforgiving and will not use you again if you've made a mistake.

make a copy of post # 33325 our ever growing bible

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 4:29pm
Msg #59188

How about, since I'm very new to the notary field? is it still a good idea, to sign up w/a SS?

Reply by Bethy_CA on 8/15/05 4:34pm
Msg #59193

Some Signing Services are willing to take on newbies, especially the $50 ones, because newbies are more willing to take lower paying jobs in exchange for experience. There are plenty out there that will.

The general concensus here, though, is that you shouldn't take less that $65.

However, when I was starting I did a few of those lower paying ones, I wasn't ashamed of it...but I got letters of recommendation in addition to the low pay.

I also found a business niche that has really helped me...and I was lucky enough to befriend another notary in the same area, in th same line of business. We now refer to each other all the time.

Reply by Charm_AL on 8/15/05 4:35pm
Msg #59195

***How about, since I'm very new to the notary field? is it still a good idea, to sign up w/a SS***

if that's your question, I'd stick to general notary work...after you study your state's laws for about 6 months

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 4:36pm
Msg #59196

OK

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/15/05 4:35pm
Msg #59194

How can I get to pos #33325?

Reply by Charm_AL on 8/15/05 4:42pm
Msg #59201

use the orange search button tab at top of page...n/m

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/15/05 9:19pm
Msg #59245

"What does everybody recommend for a new notary, to get their foot in the door in escrow offices"

Rosa, no-one will ever advise a new notary to approach escrow offices!
You need to know your state's notary laws inside out (Luckily in California you have an excellent handbook), and do some general notary work.
Then sign up with signing services. When you have experience and error free signings then you can approach title/escrow companies.

Reply by Rosa_Ca on 8/16/05 12:20pm
Msg #59395

Oh ok..

Well thank you for being very helpful... Since I'm new to this, I wasn't sure how to approach it....

Reply by CarolynCO on 8/15/05 9:43pm
Msg #59254

As a *new* notary without any experience, you have no business approaching escrow offices to get your foot in the door.

Reply by Jenny/CA on 8/15/05 9:55pm
Msg #59259

I have a friend that works with at least 6 title companies. On several occasions she has offered to pass my business cards out, I always tell her that not until I get 100 signings under my belt. I don't want to set my self up. She even shared that one of the TCs does not give you the "3 strikes and you're out" opportunity, if you make one mistake that's it .

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/15/05 10:22pm
Msg #59271

Youre smart. For crying out loud I WORK for a title company (and see a ton of notary errors) and STILL I'm sticking with SS's for a while...but mostly because I can't seem to wrench the work away from escrow officers and assistants...its a jungle out there.

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/16/05 12:21pm
Msg #59397

Ok, thank you... As I mentioned before, since I'm new, that is why, I'm asking these questions....

Thanks again!

Reply by Becca/FL on 8/15/05 11:20pm
Msg #59300

Previous post from Rosa_CA

>>>Well last week, I notarized a re-fi.... and 1 week later, I received a call, that they need an acknowledgement that I witnessed the signature and confirm that it was me, but the only problem, is that all of the loan docs have the persons first and last name.. and the grant deed has the middle name... and that is why they are asking for an acknowledgement, because they want to remove the middle name.... But from what I remember in the class, we cannot fax anything w/our commission right? <<<

AND you think you are ready to work directly for Title Cos?

JMHO

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/15/05 11:28pm
Msg #59303

omg - Becca, what a statement. n/m

Reply by Rosa_CA on 8/16/05 12:22pm
Msg #59398

That is why, I'm here asking questions....