Posted by Jahari Davis on 7/11/06 7:47am
Msg #132259

NSA's and the Patriot Act?

Did anyone else get this message about NSA's and the Patriot Act? I got an email newsletter from the NNA with an article about Patriot Act CIP forms or Patriot Act Information forms or verification of cutomer identity forms in loan packages but are not to be notarized. I found this pretty interesting. Take a look. Here's the link:

http://www.nationalnotary.org/nsaSection/index.cfm?story=937

Comments?
Disclaimer for the usual suspects: No this is not intended to be a political post so stand down.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/11/06 8:05am
Msg #132262

Jahari, I am not sure why you think it is interesting, but I think it is interesting because there is not a notarial block on these things (in most cases) but there could be, of course. This is evidence of the failing of this organization, IMHO. Perhaps you feels the same.

Notary organizations (IMHO) should try to be more specific to new notaries on what the function of a notary is, not writing to them about not notarizing a document without a notary block. If they'd do the former, the latter would be evident to the notary!

It is absolutely ridiculous to crank out notaries for the purpose of becoming signing agents. Because of a lack of true understanding of the meaning of being a public notary, manufacturing a population of notaries who cannot tell the difference between being a notary public and being a notary "signing agent" is a disservice to the public at large.

Why don't we all become ministers and incorporate our families into religious / non-profit organizations so we can save money on income tax and property taxes? It would be a great way to build more personal wealth? (I am being ridiculous... or am I?)

Reply by Jahari Davis on 7/11/06 8:27am
Msg #132265

Nope. It worked for L. Ron Hubbard.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/11/06 8:28am
Msg #132266

**Nope. It worked for L. Ron Hubbard.**

Exactly, that's my point!!

Reply by Becca_FL on 7/11/06 11:39am
Msg #132349

I agree Brenda...

It seems newbies are very confused about the difference between NP vs. NSA. Last night, while finishing an appointment in a not so nice neighborhood, I saw a sign in a front yard that said "Certified Notary Public." The NNA has not done us any favors.