Posted by tammyky on 12/5/06 6:01pm
Msg #164079

newbie help!!! n/m

Reply by Signing_Doc on 12/5/06 6:03pm
Msg #164081

what????!!!! n/m

Reply by tammyky on 12/5/06 6:08pm
Msg #164086

Re: what????!!!!

sorry i always hit ENTER after the suject line and it posts the message

Reply by tammyky on 12/5/06 6:05pm
Msg #164083

Re: newbie help!!!

I am signing a deed and the title office is closed. I live in jefferson countyand was sworn in in jefferson, but i signed a loan in bullitt county i have signed in my place, my commission expires. Is my notary pubilc ______________county, ky should that be jefferson or bullitt??

Reply by Signing_Doc on 12/5/06 6:08pm
Msg #164084

Notary 101 however the venue is the location where YOU are

at when doing the signing. In other words, I am a notary for the state of Nevada, live and sworn in, in Clark County. If I do a signing in Nye county, then the county would be Nye county regardless of where I live or my commission is for. Short answer, it should be the county where you are signing the document...again basic Notary 101.

"Doc"

Reply by tammyky on 12/5/06 6:09pm
Msg #164087

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH bless you n/m

Reply by Signing_Doc on 12/5/06 6:10pm
Msg #164088

What...did I sneeze...?...:-) n/m

Reply by Ernest__CT on 12/5/06 6:49pm
Msg #164096

If you have to ask questions this basic, ...

... you certainly should not be attempting loan signings. You will give professional Notary Signing Agents a bad reputation by association.

Reply by bowie_MD on 12/5/06 7:03pm
Msg #164106

Re: If you have to ask questions this basic, ...

Ernest thank you for being so understanding of those that are learning.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 12/5/06 7:17pm
Msg #164113

No matter how many times it gets repeated, ...

... some people just won't listen. Notaries Public are responsible for knowing the laws and rules of their states COLD. Those Notaries Public who want to become Notary Signing Agents have to be absolutely certain of their Notary responsibilities, laws, and rules FIRST, and only then should they undertake the study necessary to become an NSA.

Expect no sympathy here if you're learning at the expense of the borrowers.

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 12/5/06 7:35pm
Msg #164121

Re: No matter how many times it gets repeated, ...

AMEN. I am going in a little bit to re-sign a loan that was rejected because the notary made some very basic errors. And it can be costly to the one who makes the errors ......

Reply by christiSocal on 12/5/06 7:55pm
Msg #164128

What if a Dr. cut out your right kidney instead of your left

Just cuz he's a newbi?????? Hey Doc, don't worry about it, We were all new once! yah, yah, yah, I know this isn't brain surgery, but still...

Reply by Ernest__CT on 12/5/06 8:09pm
Msg #164136

I've never said I'm perfect.

And I don't expect ever to be able to say it honestly. Every day that I read the Posts here I learn something new. The advice here is priceless!

Having to go back 50+ miles one way on my own dime for one missed initial (yes, ONE LETTER on one page of 150++ pages) has taught me some humility.

For the most recent signing for which I was called to clean up after another (supposed) NSA, the previous Notary had permitted the borrower to cross out and change things on documents which were to be recorded. I'm not talking about correcting spelling mistakes here, folks!

Reply by MikeC/NY on 12/5/06 8:17pm
Msg #164137

Re: No matter how many times it gets repeated, ...

** I am going in a little bit to re-sign a loan that was rejected because the notary made some very basic errors **

Can you be more specific about the errors? I've seen several messages about fixing "newbie errors", but no one says what it is they're "fixing". What are we talking about - missed signatures, improper notarization, wrong date? This isn't rocket science; what are these people doing wrong that requires someone else to go back and "fix" it??

Reply by Ernest__CT on 12/5/06 8:27pm
Msg #164139

Fixing other people's mistakes and errors

A mistake is something that happens once. I typed an extra "a" before "each", for example.

An error is something that keeps recurring, such as adding 10 degrees to every thermometer reading or consistently mis-remembering your commission expiration date (2007 instead of 2008).

Things I've been called to fix: Borrowers' names; borrower's address; mortgage/deed of trust not witnessed; documents without notarial block completed; wrong state (and county) in notarial block. That's just what I remember off the top of my head.

Reply by MelissaCT on 12/5/06 8:43pm
Msg #164142

One should NOT be learning with someone's loan docs!! n/m

Reply by faceynotary on 12/5/06 10:05pm
Msg #164160

Re: One should NOT be learning with someone's loan docs!!

I agree Miss Haley and I agree with some of the other comments. Before I started this business I made sure I did general notarizations first... I was so anxious when I did my first notarization... I keep a copy of the law in my desk at work, I have it as an internet favorit, my county clerk's office address and number, even acquainted with someone that works there and I call my sources when I have probing questions.

When I do signings, I prep meticulously before and I make sure the borrower sees everything and we go over the docs together, and I prep right outside their door. I have my trusty nsa note pad with all contacts and I always follow up. But this is just how I am in general... I can be obsessive about details... sometimes a pita about myself.

This business can be nervewracking, for one wrong mistake can be costly to an NSA, one can get rattled... but I agree that being acquainted with the very basics (the law) is key. Never stop yearning to learn. If I don't understand, I research and acquire the info any way I can. Networking is a great way to stay in the loop. Shoot if it wasn't for sites like this one and the topics that have been posted... you will feel like you are alone (the one notary with a shakey stamping hand LOL)

Well that's it for me. Don't post often but once in a while isn't so bad. :-) Nite nite all.

Brooklyn NYC Gal

Reply by TitleGalCA on 12/5/06 11:18pm
Msg #164175

Re: newbie help!!! Dear Tammy

Here's what your profile says:

***Professional, thorough, dependable, and exemplarily customer service***

I would take out "professional" and "thorough". A professional, thorough notary knows how to fill in the venue - about as basic as knowing to turn on the stove before you boil water.

If you called my title office to ask this question? I'd fire you on the spot.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 12/6/06 7:17am
Msg #164195

Hear, hear! n/m