Posted by VickiWA on 3/20/07 2:10pm
Msg #180872

thread #168645 and American Society of Notaries

I have decided to not renew with the NNA. The ASN was discussed in thread #168645 as a better organization to join. When I went to their site I found no notaries in my immediate area. The closest one was 17 miles away. In this area that's far away. This could be good? The information by state is not updated for Washington. Our fees went up last November 1.

It is only $39 to join for a year but I find it hard to trust an organization that has outdated information about my state. And why aren't there any notaries listed in my service area?

Just wondering what the ASN supporters have to say. Thank you.

Reply by FWP/WA on 3/20/07 2:16pm
Msg #180873

OT-just a friendly-helper-message

Was looking at your profile, Vicki, and noticed the word "experience" is missing the p...

Reply by VickiWA on 3/20/07 2:21pm
Msg #180874

Thanks! :-) Good attention to detail. n/m

Reply by Stamper_WI on 3/20/07 2:39pm
Msg #180880

The bill for the increased fees was passed Nov 1? In WI usually there is the day it passed and the day it becomes in effect. Usually around 6 months ( Speaking as someone who has experienced the drawbacks of not waiting for the effective date). You could always bring it to their attention too.
I have never belonged to the NNA so I can't compare them, but I find the ASN very informative. I would think it would be to your benefit being the only one listed in your area. The notary handbook lists the ASN first for organizations for notarys.

Reply by VickiWA on 3/20/07 6:33pm
Msg #180925

I did look it up, new fees were effective 11/7 n/m

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/20/07 3:36pm
Msg #180884

I belong to the ASN. I believe you have to request to be listed. I know they are working on the website - it is a new one and they are updating information.
Remember they are not specifically for the signing agent, they are for all notaries (which is what the NNA was supposed to be for).
I just renewed my membership and will continue to renew it as long as I remain a notary

Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 3/20/07 5:23pm
Msg #180905

Dittos! n/m

Reply by LisaWI on 3/20/07 6:17pm
Msg #180921

Re: Dittos! Vicki....

I belonged to the NNA also and after one year decided it wasnt for me. I looked for other organizations that would fullfill what I was looking for. After researching I joined the ASN. They had incorrect info on our state as well. I called Don and told him the incorrect info and pointed him to the statutes where they were stated. He almost immediately changed the info.
He was very thankful. And on another note, I have had lengthy conversations with him and he is very informative and understands what we go thru as mobile notaries on loan signings.
I found him to be quite genuine in wanting to help notaries.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/20/07 6:40pm
Msg #180929

Re: Dittos! Vicki....

Don Verbocy is a super nice guy. I have had the pleasure of meeting him when I taught classes for them. Everyone at the ASN is super nice.
As soon as I saw the original post I made him aware of the change in notary fees, so I expect it will be corrected soon.

Reply by FWP/WA on 3/20/07 4:17pm
Msg #180895

What is a Notatire?

Found this ad on google for ASN:

American Society of NotariesAmerican Society of Notatires Logo. What's New at ASN. ASN's online notary education courses are expertly written, designed to clearly and thoughtfully set ...
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Reply by Judith/NY on 3/20/07 4:35pm
Msg #180896

Re: What is a Notatire?

It's Notatire when it's square instead of round?

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/20/07 4:41pm
Msg #180898

Re: What is a Notatire? For tose who speak French of Spanish

it is a person who throws letters: a Nota tire Depending on the letter (especially the wood or metal ones) they can be very dangerous indeed. Ok, ok, for the grammar police it probably should be tire Nota to be syntactically correct.

Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 3/20/07 5:19pm
Msg #180902

If My Memory Serves Me Correctly...

...that team was knocked out of the "Big Dance" in the first round. I could be wrong...

Reply by marlindog on 3/20/07 5:38pm
Msg #180909

French of Spanish? explain

french of spanish?

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/20/07 5:52pm
Msg #180915

The "F" is right under the "R" on my keyboard and when

my fat little fingers start flying around the keyboard sometimes they miss. So now we have spelling police, grammar police, and typing police, I need a rear-view mirror! Do they make radar detectors for the forum police????

Reply by marlindog on 3/20/07 5:20pm
Msg #180903

Re: What is a Not a tire? n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/20/07 5:59pm
Msg #180918

Would a musician be a tire nota? n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/20/07 6:00pm
Msg #180919

How about tira nota! Oh, the h@@l with it! n/m

Reply by marlindog on 3/20/07 5:31pm
Msg #180907

a Notatire is not round and not made of rubber n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/20/07 5:57pm
Msg #180916

Correcta-mundo gaupo! n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/20/07 5:58pm
Msg #180917

GUAPO, dang I hate it when my computer does that! n/m

Reply by marlindog on 3/20/07 6:28pm
Msg #180922

is ok meng lets show this peepol some profesionalshizm me &

jou meng

Reply by marlindog on 3/20/07 6:28pm
Msg #180923

is ok meng lets show this peepol some profesionalshizm me &

jou meng

Reply by marlindog on 3/20/07 6:37pm
Msg #180926

me and jou dog! just like cheech & chong

being from nyc this florida accent is sure catchy

Reply by VickiWA on 3/20/07 6:40pm
Msg #180928

Thank you everyont and I emailed the ASN,

informed them of the changes and directed them to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=308-30-020 for reference.

Thank you everyone for your input.

Reply by VickiWA on 3/20/07 6:41pm
Msg #180930

Excuse my typo's , I got in a hurry :-) n/m

Reply by JanetK_CA on 3/20/07 8:35pm
Msg #180950

Re: What is a Notatire?

This is just a guess, but since someone brought up French and Spanish... Could it be that the French for "Notary" is "Notaire" and there's just an extra "t"? No idea why they would have stuck a French word in there, though... so it still doesn't explain anything.

Reply by FWP/WA on 3/20/07 10:58pm
Msg #180986

Re: What is a Notatire?

...American Society of Notatires Logo...

This what was in the ad...I'm guessing that whoever typed it just added an extra "t," and reversed the "r" and the "i." Someone typing to fast, and not paying attention. The bright side is, we've had fun making fun of it!

notatires should be
notaries

Reply by BobbiCT on 3/21/07 6:21am
Msg #181001

American Society of Notaries EXCELLENT organization

I belong to a number of professional associations, including the ASN.

I feel it is well worth the membership fee to joing. This is an organization for NOTARIES PUBLIC. It does not promote signing agent business, how to make a profit from your notary commission, or other ventures to turn your public official office into a profit-making business.

Although smaller than the NNA, I like the organization for their informative response, ability to talk with a knowlegeable person (staff is small, so don't expect instant gratification) and member relationships. If WA is out of date on the web site, Email - they
WILL correct the information.

Why are they no notaries in your service area: Listing is not mandatory and if you want to use your membership in ASN as an ADVERTISING site for your business, it may not be for you. If you want another source (or different perspective) of educational information on what Notaries Public are about, then this is an excellent resource.