Posted by Sincere Notary MANTRA Solutions on 10/1/06 10:50pm
Msg #149703

NNA just making money on everything

I called NNA to check regarding background screening and Certifiaction exam. I asked them if I can only pay for the certification and background screening fees - as I do not need the book and certification training. they told me that I have to buy the entire package for 149 dollars - although I was already a member and only needed the exam and background screening

Reply by John_NorCal on 10/1/06 10:53pm
Msg #149704

All the more reason they should be hit up with an anti-trust suit.

Reply by LawrenceOK on 10/2/06 8:38am
Msg #149726

Right along with those 800# gorilla's.

Reply by BetsyMI on 10/2/06 8:53am
Msg #149728

Re: Not True

I have NNA Certification, and when I sign into their website and sign up for the package (just to test out what you were saying), I get the following reply:

"You are currently an NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent. All you need to do at this time is complete your background screening. Through December 1, 2006, you can obtain your background screening for only $39 (you save 20% off the regular price of $49)."

Reply by DellaCa on 10/2/06 11:12am
Msg #149757

Re: Is true for me

I went to try like you ,I am a memeber have been for 2 years My total was $177.00 no getting around it.

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 10/2/06 4:45pm
Msg #149841

Re: Not True

Betsy - read the part where it says your BC check is valid for as long as your Certification. Since your currently a member, you can have the BC check. When it comes time for your annual dues ... and your Certification expires ... that'll be $140. NNA, NSA and new BG check.

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 10/2/06 4:46pm
Msg #149843

you're, not your ... =O n/m

Reply by Charm_AL on 10/2/06 11:21am
Msg #149758

it doesn't matter if you are a member or not, it's whether you are already certified or not.

Reply by Susan/CA on 10/2/06 11:43am
Msg #149765

Okay . . slap me around if you want if this has already been talked about but must we go through the NNA only for this background check? Can't we just get a background check without paying for all this crap? I haven't heard anything from these companies regarding the background checks and I work for many of them on a regular basis. Has anyone received any requests from these companies as to this new requirement? I have not heard a peep yet . .

TIA!

Reply by LCS_CA on 10/2/06 4:45pm
Msg #149842

You don't have to buy their training materials. I have taken the certification test 3 times (02, 04 and just a few months ago) and I have never purchased their training materials. If you are a member (I guess of the signing agent section) you can purchase the test online, and usually the following day can go in and take it. It was $45.00. Of course that was before all the background check hullabaloo started, so I don't know if that is the difference...

Reply by DellaCa on 10/2/06 5:07pm
Msg #149851

I am a member of NNA and NSA ,I am certified and they want $170.00 in november when my membership is up. Going to wait and see thats just to much $$$ to pay NNA when I do not recieve any calls from being listed with them.