Posted by robert greenwald on 10/29/06 1:46pm
Msg #155994

criminal background Investigation

Since Oct 1, 2006 the NNA has published an article in it's bulletin that has in my mind questioable statements. So far my investigation has many unanswered questions. For example Certified Signing Agents Course - this course has not been approved by the Common Wealth of Virginia ( according to the Governor's secretary office (Notary Branch) They know nothing about this course. I have bween a signing agent for many years and none of the companies( Between 80 and 100) I have worked with have ever required CSA. The NNA also has included a CBI at a cost of 39.00 for this year. What will be the cost for next year and the years following? CSA course costs 150.00. They also require a resubmission of a CBI every two years. Check with your state police depart who offer a CBI for 15.00.(Depending on your state). A CBI is good for ever unless the employer has reasonable doubt or your job requires a higher clearance. Other questions come up such as how will your CBI be protected and who will have access and why? Will other personnel who are involved in the Closing Documents also have to have a CBI and if not why not?. The Gramm Leachy Bliley Act dtd 1999 does not address Notaries. (Para 6801-6809) Who set the deadline of December 1? Which lenders are requiring this action be taken? I Spoke with some of those mentioned by the NNA and they knew nothing about this nor were they aware that their company was mentioned as approving this new development. The FTC, BBB, Realtors, and many of the lending instutions I called knew nothing about this article. It would seem to me that this is a fear tatic of misinformation to be used to make money at others expense. Since this article appeared, not one of the companies I work with has informed me of this new requirement.How do the rest of you feel concerning this? Please let me know. Thanks

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/29/06 1:55pm
Msg #155996

Re: PLEASE use the orange search button...the amount

of information on this subject on this site alone is mindboggling... all the opinions have been stated over and over for several months now...

Happy reading!!

Reply by noteclub/MD on 10/29/06 2:47pm
Msg #155999

I too feel like I am being cajoled to do something just made up by a company that stands to profit. I have even been told that it is an official requirement and that I need to get it done by 12/06. Of course I think the instructor that told me this might be getting a piece of the pie as well.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/29/06 2:54pm
Msg #156000

Re: criminal background Investigation..just so you know

Several posters here have received e-mail notification from those they work for that this will be required as of 12/1/06...and several members have done extensive research on this issue and reported on it - search for and read those posts - you won't be wasting your time..

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 10/29/06 4:13pm
Msg #156011

Re: STOPPPPPPPP enough of this topic n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/29/06 4:26pm
Msg #156016

Re: STOPPPPPPPP ...LOL...agreed... n/m

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 10/29/06 4:34pm
Msg #156019

Re: I'm sorry Linda but we are all getting worked up about

nothing as yet and this is so often how we respond to things, getting all worked about nothing.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/29/06 4:36pm
Msg #156021

Re: STOPPPPPPP......,<G> n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 10/29/06 4:37pm
Msg #156022

Gosh! You guys are just so mean!!!!! <G>, ;-), j/k etc! n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/29/06 4:41pm
Msg #156024

Re: Look at us!!..and the two original posters are too busy

with the orange search button and reading the posts they find to even see what they started!!!...<G>

Reply by Charles_Ca on 10/29/06 4:43pm
Msg #156026

ROTFLMAO ~ you are absolutely right Linda! That's great. n/m

Reply by Laura Byrd on 10/29/06 7:12pm
Msg #156039

I know of a notary who did the background check and after reviewing the report that was sent to NNA he found out his name was the same but the information was totally wrong. There were some pretty serious offenses listed. He was told he did not meet the requirements for compliance with lending industry regulations. His driver license numbers did not match, he never lived in the city they had listed. Now he is seeking legal councel to fix it. Hopefully none of the companies he works for have seen this bogus report. Has anyone else had this problem.

Reply by Lee/AR on 10/29/06 10:46pm
Msg #156057

Makes one wonder who is checking the checkers. n/m