Posted by Kristen Guggerty on 1/29/07 9:16am
Msg #173079

Does This Bother Anyone?

I just ordered a new NotRot stamp (recommended by someone on this site) .....I was able to order the stamp w/o having to fax a copy of my commission to NotRot. This means that ANYONE can obtain a stamp simply by filling out a form and paying for it. What do you think?

Reply by hcampersFL on 1/29/07 9:18am
Msg #173081

I would think that information is checked by Harry and his staff using your commission number. It would be easy to verifiy with each state SOS. I would also think the payment information provided would crossreference for name and address etc.

Reply by Mung/CA on 1/29/07 9:21am
Msg #173082

I had to send an authorization. Is this a new practice? n/m

Reply by Kristen Guggerty on 1/29/07 9:21am
Msg #173083

Re: Commission # Not Requested

there was no request for the Com # so therefore they don't have it to check it.

Reply by Gary_CA on 1/29/07 9:22am
Msg #173084

Up to your state's SOS

In CA nobody can manufacture a notary seal without an ORIGINAL authorization letter.

I know that Harry and crew conform to CA law/procedure. I don't know what IN law is on the matter.

P.S. You don't really think it would be hard for a scoundrel to get ANY rubber stamp he wanted do you?

Reply by Kristen Guggerty on 1/29/07 9:32am
Msg #173087

Re: Up to your state's SOS

Yes, I realize that anyone can get anything printed up....I'm just a little taken aback that an official notary site would not require proof of commission......but like you say, it might be IN law - these Hoosiers are goofy at best.....(ex-Chicagoan)

Reply by hcampersFL on 1/29/07 9:39am
Msg #173088

Kristen you have a tug of war on your hands for the big

game this weekend.

Reply by Kristen Guggerty on 1/29/07 9:45am
Msg #173090

Re: Kristen you have a tug of war on your hands for the big

No tug of war.....I'm an extreme diehard Bears fan - most here in NW Indiana are Bears fans - but IF the Bears don't win then at least we can be a little happy that the Horseshoe Heads won, I guess?

Reply by hcampersFL on 1/29/07 9:53am
Msg #173093

That's funny! A real Win, Win situation. LOL n/m

Reply by Julie/MI on 1/29/07 10:00am
Msg #173097

For crying out loud, is your state California, has NNA lobbied in Indiana? Does your state require an approved stamp company and does it say that the stamp maker needs a copy of your certificate? Run in the next state election if you want to make the laws. The less government in our lives, the better!

Kudos for Harry!

Reply by Michelle/AL on 1/29/07 12:57pm
Msg #173129

Hi Kristen

I appreciate your post. Here in Alabama I can walk into any stationery store and order a notary stamp w/o providing id or a copy of my commission, so I wasn't surprised at all when NotRot didn't require that I sent them a copy of anything. Personally, I'm okay with the current procedure because it expedites my orders and that's what most important to me. I guess there is a possibility that someone else in Alabama could be using a stamp with my name on it but....based on what we can Alabama notaries can charge (.50) I doubt it! (smile)

Reply by Kristen Guggerty on 1/29/07 3:22pm
Msg #173152

Re: Thanks

Personally I think that it should be illegal in any state to be able to obtain a notary stamp at any outlet w/o proving one's commission. With identity fraud and mortage fraud on the rise I feel that anything that can be done to stop any Joe Blow off the street from obtaining an official stamp which would entitle him to commit a fraud should be done. MHO only.

Reply by Julie/MI on 1/29/07 4:10pm
Msg #173172

Re: Thanks

Don't ever move to Michigan, we don't even need a stamp and I don't see any notary fraud here!!!

Reply by Les_CO on 1/29/07 3:17pm
Msg #173150

I just ordered a NotRot stamp, and they wanted me to fax a copy of my Commission. I have ordered other supplies form them (Journal, bond, etc.) and always found their products, and service to be exemplarily