Posted by Jan/CA on 3/29/05 11:24am
Msg #28203

Backdating requests!!!

I am so tired of these unscrupulous LO's asking us to backdate! Had 2 requests to do it yesterday, One of which I had done four signings last week. I am tired of them wanting us to loose our Commissions for "theirs"! Who can I report them to? I am gonna do it this time, I am just livid!!

Reply by CaliNotary on 3/29/05 12:30pm
Msg #28209

This statute can be your friend.

§ 8225. Improper notarial acts, solicitation, coercion or influence of performance; misdemeanor: Any person who solicits, coerces, or in any manner influences a notary public to perform an improper notarial act knowing such act to be an improper notarial act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

I would assume that you report violations to the Secretary of State office, but don't know for sure. I'd be interested to know if they would actually do anything about it if you did report someone.

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/29/05 12:43pm
Msg #28215

Or, if it's a law, contact police and make report

The police get paid to enforce the law. No harm in calling to see what can be done.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 3/29/05 12:59pm
Msg #28224

You need to report this to your Notary Division, Secretary of State and/or Attorney General. If you know the incorporation state, you can also report them to the "business" unit of that state, since they are exercising illegal business activities.

But, before reporting them, you do need solid, documented proof before anything will or can be done. Allegations are just that... allegations. However, you can still file a complaint and if there's enough complaints, then it may be investigated.

Reply by JAN/CA on 3/29/05 1:54pm
Msg #28249

Would it be wrong oif me to let the Borrowers know what their LO asked me to do? They are probably wondering why I was not doing their signing, (I already did 4 for them lastt week)!

Reply by CaliNotary on 3/29/05 2:29pm
Msg #28265

Yes, it would be wrong. Don't involve the borrwers in this kind of stuff.

Reply by MNNORTARY on 3/29/05 6:16pm
Msg #28378

I had one so dumb the signing company sent it in writing in an email to me. I refused and they caved.