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Posted by MistarellaFL on 7/26/07 12:32pm
Msg #201973

Is it me? notary class of April, 2007 is just

getting their taste of the problems with the industry?
And the class of July 2007 is looking for answers?

Reply by jba/fl on 7/26/07 12:37pm
Msg #201976

I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

I would guess that "They're here!"

Reply by DEvans/CA on 7/26/07 12:48pm
Msg #201987

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

Some areas have made it easier to take the class and test. When I took it almost two years ago, I had to drive 150 miles for it. Now there is a class available 10 miles from me.

Reply by Christine/NJ on 7/26/07 12:54pm
Msg #201992

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

Classes are available online. You don't even have to leave your home!

Reply by DEvans/CA on 7/26/07 12:55pm
Msg #201994

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

Yea but you still have to drive somewhere for the test. Or do they allow that online as well?

Reply by ZeeCA on 7/26/07 1:00pm
Msg #201996

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

no online test ... yet. hopefully some day....

xyz has 3 classes a week here 3x a month w/ close to 100 in each class

YIKES

Reply by jba/fl on 7/26/07 1:03pm
Msg #201999

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

I took my test online 5 years ago, it is an option.

Reply by christiSocal on 7/26/07 1:23pm
Msg #202002

Not in cali, yet

We still need to physically go take the test.

Reply by jba/fl on 7/26/07 1:31pm
Msg #202003

is that for notary or nsa? n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 7/26/07 1:34pm
Msg #202007

Re: is that for notary or nsa? Sorry - jumped gun

If notary, then I spoke too quickly. I thought you were talking about NSA or NNA classes. Sorry.

Reply by christiSocal on 7/26/07 1:38pm
Msg #202009

Re: is that for notary or nsa? Sorry - jumped gun

I THINK they had switched over and were talking Notary. We can take the 6 hour class test online, I just did my reup thru NotRot all online.

Reply by Christine/NJ on 7/26/07 2:28pm
Msg #202025

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

Can take the test online.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 7/26/07 4:10pm
Msg #202059

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

In Calif, there are two issues. One is the new requirement for a 6-hr class that can definitely be done on-line. (In fact, I think Harry offers an approved course right here.) The NNA certification test can be done online, too, but the actual test for the notary commission, I believe, is still an in-person, proctored exam. (My commission expires again in a little less than a year, so I guess I'll be finding out for sure before too long.)

I didn't get my original notary training from the NNA, but it's my understanding that they always arrange to have the attendees take the proctored exam for their commission the same day as the class. I'm sure this is a convenience for those who have had to travel some distance to an offered class, but I sure wish it wasn't so. By the next day, they've probably forgotten 50% of what they were taught and after three days, it's probably closer to 75%. And I don't think I want to know the percentage of newly commissioned notaries who never again pick up a notary handbook to review and refresh their memories!

Does anyone know if they are now trying to provide the NSA training and notary training in the same day? That might explain why we are getting so many uninformed comments and questions. Impossible to cover everything in one -- or even two - days, imho. So we end up with wave upon wave of the same old very basic questions, day after day. [Sigh.........]


Reply by ZeeCA on 7/26/07 4:22pm
Msg #202061

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

No way would they combine the classes... less $$$ in their pocket from the notary mill.

It is my understanding the proctored STATE exam is open to anyone who arranges to go .. you sign in sep'ly and pay sep'ly ... xyz leaves the building and only the proctors are there

let me know if this is no longer correct..... was a few years ago

Reply by JanetK_CA on 7/27/07 10:29pm
Msg #202413

Re: I see tht we are being over-run with new people posting, so

You may be right about the separate, open tests. When I got my first commission, I didn't go to an NNA class (lucky guess at the time...), so that was somewhat conjecture on my part. As for them having separate classes for notary and NSA training.... well, all I can say is "WHAT WAS I THINKING????" :>Wink Thanks.

Reply by pix on 7/26/07 1:33pm
Msg #202005

nope!

Misty- it’s not just here that we are seeing an deluge of newbies but companies such as mine as well- the recruiting applications are up 10 fold. I normally barely even read the applications if i can tell the notary is new- i have a few clues on ours other than the # of closings that they have done that tell me the level of experience an applicant has. At this point we will only use notaries that are experienced and we have a relationship with. It's time to batten down the hatches and stick with the long standing relationships we have developed over the years. In the long run only the experienced professionals will survive, you and i both know that. All these newbies will fall by the wayside once they realize this isn’t the "easy" work the NNA advertises and go get their job back at Wal-Mart.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 7/26/07 1:38pm
Msg #202010

"go get their job back at Wal-Mart"

Can you think of anything to speed up that process?

lol

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/26/07 1:52pm
Msg #202011

Re: nope!

I agree Elayne
I always check and see how long they have been a notary, and many a time they are new and are through the NNA. That sends up a red flag.

I have very occasionally used new notaries, but I have had a "feel"about them from reading their profile and talking to them. In fact one of the "new"notaries a couple of years ago is one of my best signing agents now.

Reply by JohnnyB on 7/26/07 3:27pm
Msg #202036

Like I said earlier, Police Academy 2007 coming out with their guns blazing

Reply by MistarellaFL on 7/26/07 3:28pm
Msg #202038

NONONONONO Johnny B

It's Notary Academy 2007 coming out with their stamps blazing

Reply by Signing_Doc on 7/26/07 5:12pm
Msg #202074

"Back AWAY from the HUD Sir...Back AWAY from the HUD...keep

your pen in plain sight ma'am...Just tell me your Name, Date of Birth and Identification Number...

You have the right to remain insolvent...

If you give up this right...anything you sign CAN and WILL be used against you...
You have the right to an attorney and to have him/her present during any and all signings...HOWEVER if you do It MAY delay the funding of your loan

If you so desire and cannot afford to hire an attorney....."Too bad, so sad!"

Do you understand each of these rights as I've 'splained them to you (apologies to Desi Arnaz Sr AND Jr)

Do you want to sign your documents now?

KOOL!


(The story you have read may or not be true...therefore the names were NOT changed to protect the innocent.)

"Doc"


Reply by jba/fl on 7/26/07 6:13pm
Msg #202088

and drop that favorite pen of yours - using blue! n/m

Reply by JohnnyB on 7/26/07 9:14pm
Msg #202116

Re: "Back AWAY from the HUD Sir...Back AWAY from the HUD...keep

Outraegeous, Doc

Reply by JohnnyB on 7/26/07 3:41pm
Msg #202049

Thanks for the laugh Mistarella, I have to go a signing now

Reply by DebbieT on 7/26/07 5:45pm
Msg #202079

Doc,

OMG. ROFLMAO. I needed that one. You made me cry.


 
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