Posted by AMGA on 11/11/05 5:24pm
Msg #75991

kinda in a hurry/ did a search / wording for ack...

On this _____ day of __________, _______ befire me personally appeared __________ yada, yada...Here is what I'm stuck on. ...who executed the forgoing instrument, and acknowledged that _________ executed the same. Do I put my name in the blank before executed the same?

Reply by Mung/CA on 11/11/05 5:32pm
Msg #75995

give me your e-mail, I'll send you a general ack

Reply by Mung/CA on 11/11/05 5:33pm
Msg #75997

cancel that! I don't have it anymore. Sorry about that.

Reply by AMGA on 11/11/05 5:41pm
Msg #76000

Do you just know what I'm suppose to write in there?

Reply by Roger_OH on 11/11/05 5:32pm
Msg #75996

he/she/they

Reply by AMGA on 11/11/05 5:35pm
Msg #75998

Roger..he/she/they?

It is a husband and wife. Do I write there name there also?

Reply by Rebecca_TN on 11/11/05 5:45pm
Msg #76004

Re: Roger..he/she/they?

If it is a husband and wife, just write the word "they" in the blank.

Reply by CarolynCO on 11/11/05 5:45pm
Msg #76005

Re: Roger..he/she/they?

How long have you been a notary?

Reply by Beth/MD on 11/11/05 5:46pm
Msg #76006

Re: Notary 101

This is a basic notary item. You shouldn't need to ask. Surely you know that a couple would be "they" and no you don't rewrite their names.

Reply by Beth/MD on 11/11/05 5:46pm
Msg #76008

Good question Carolyn...N/M

Reply by Becca_FL on 11/11/05 5:48pm
Msg #76010

Scary!.........n/m

Reply by CarolynCO on 11/11/05 5:53pm
Msg #76011

Re: Scary!.........n/m

Is there any wonder why SSs are paying toilet flushing rates?

Reply by Teddog_CO on 11/11/05 6:36pm
Msg #76025

CarolynCO

Holy Cow!! Scary is not the word for it!! Every notary worth their salt has All-purpose acknowledgements, Individual Acknowledgements and Certification of Identification in their briefcase. And an asst. of other forms in the portable file in the car!!
Anyone that doesn't have that wording down "pat" by now!! Yikes!! What are they going to do when the venue is not printed for them ? Let the lenders fill it in ? We could go on and on but I will not bore you. Like I've said mannnny times ss are sure going to get what they paid for "Trouble," more power to um!!
Carolyn, don't even get me started on fees again "The Notary Fee Auction" as I like to call it. I really did try not to make any comments, but this one is just Silly!!!

Teddog

Reply by PA_Notary_II on 11/11/05 7:46pm
Msg #76037

$35.00 SA's

And they wonder why they get flamed !!!!!!

Reply by Teddog_CO on 11/11/05 8:55pm
Msg #76044

Re: $35.00 SA's

I can't wait to see this board when they start getting "stiffed" for $35, $40 and $45 bucks.

Reply by CarolynCO on 11/11/05 9:19pm
Msg #76046

Re: $35.00 SA's

and will their Notary101 questions still be kinda in a hurry?

Reply by Teddog_CO on 11/11/05 9:38pm
Msg #76047

Quick Poll

How many Premier Members will re-up on this board ? How many Basic Members will re-up.

To spoon feed $35-$40-$45 notaries, I'm surprised they would even pay the fee to be on any board. I suggest to All Newbies Read and Learn from the same sources that we the experienced notaries had to learn from!! Fellow Experienced Notaries the only way anyone learns is to #1. Read #2. Research #3. Do it<Experience.
Got a question? In "kinda in a hurry" Here's the Hot Line for NNA 818/739-4011 <Call It!!!
Most of the basic questions asked on this board can be found by READING !!

Reply by Teddog_CO on 11/11/05 9:40pm
Msg #76048

NNA Hot Line for Questions>818/739-4011 Call it!

Reply by Anonymous on 11/12/05 8:49am
Msg #76107

Re: NNA Hot Line for Questions>818/739-4011 Call it!

I agree with you totally. But look at all the members on this board that ANSWER THE SAME QUESTIONS OVER AND OVER FOR THE NEWBIES. They are also at fault. Like mother hens. I am a premium member who will not renew.

Reply by Beth/MD on 11/12/05 8:51am
Msg #76109

Re: NNA Hot Line for Questions>818/739-4011 Call it!

Oh brother!

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/12/05 12:33pm
Msg #76148

Re: NNA Hot Line for Questions>818/739-4011 Call it!

"But look at all the members on this board that ANSWER THE SAME QUESTIONS OVER AND OVER FOR THE NEWBIES."

I've gotta agree with this. I'm sure these board members think they're doing a good thing and being helpful, but all they're doing is making it easier for incompetent notaries to ruin our business.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 11/12/05 11:19am
Msg #76147

NNA offers bad advice - "NSA Today"

In reading the Fall 2005 issue of "NSA Today", I found some statements that are questionable or just plain wrong.

For example: Page 5, "Planning Prevents Havoc With Last Minute E-Mailed Forms". About half way through, there is the statement, "It is essential that Signing Agents have the right hardware to accommodate e-mailed documents. An up-to-date computer system is required along with a laser printer that can handle different sizes of paper and prints a minimum of 25 pages per minute (PPM) in black-and-white." While I agree that state-of-the-art equipment is wonderful, but certainly not necessary, as long as it meets the needs of the user. Many NSA's are still using Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME and 2000 on systems that have Pentium II and III processors. Also, 25 PPM is nice to have, but again, not "required". Of course, faster printers may afford the NSA quicker printing, but not always, as most of us in the real world already know.

Another example: Page 5, "Renew Commissions Promptly", second bullet. "... (a three-hour course and exam for renewing Notaries in California, for example) ..." To my understanding, the CA training requirement is 6 hours.

Final example: Page 6, "Clear Communication A Must". "Direct communication can be achieved through a variety of means but should not involve a third part acting as an interpreter." While this may be true for some states, it certainly isn't true for all of them. The Florida Governor's Reference Manual for Notaries (2001) states, "If the signer does not understand English, make sure that the document is translated into a language that the person understands." On page 37 of the manual, there is the following specific instructions:

For a person who does not speak English
§117.107(6), Fla. Stat.

The nature and effect of the document must be translated into a language that the person
does understand. The law does not specify that a written translation is required; therefore,
an oral translation is sufficient.

You may wish to add a statement in your notarial certificate that you have complied with
this requirement of the law: "I further certify that the nature and effect of the document was
translated for (name of signer) by (name of translator) prior to notarization."

You may also want the translator to sign the document and your journal.

Reply by CarolynCO on 11/12/05 9:23am
Msg #76120

Re: AMGA

are you from Georgia by any chance? And if so, are you doing signings as an attorney?

Reply by Beth/MD on 11/12/05 9:28am
Msg #76121

Re: AMGA

God, I hope not! It would really be scary to think a law degree was involved in this lack of basic knowledge.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 11/12/05 10:33am
Msg #76140

Re: AMGA

You would be surprised (okay, maybe not) how many attorneys, even title, real estate and estate planning attorneys do not know or comprehend the notary laws of the state(s) they are licensed to practice in. Just look at some of these forms (affidavits, for example) that start out "being duly sworn", or "under oath" and what type of certificate is at the bottom? An acknowledgment.

Reply by CarolynCO on 11/12/05 2:25pm
Msg #76155

Re: PAW, unfortunately it doesn't surprise me at all. nm