Posted by LarryTN on 5/7/07 11:38am
Msg #189193

Background Checks

Did anyone get a bulletin from Service Link concerning background checks today?

Reply by sandi42 on 5/7/07 11:39am
Msg #189194

I got a letter today in the mail about getting background check.

Reply by LarryTN on 5/7/07 11:43am
Msg #189196

Was it from Service Link?

Reply by sandi42 on 5/7/07 11:50am
Msg #189198

Yes it was. Stating to send them either a background done by a reputable company less than 1 year old or from NNA if it was done after Jan 23, 2007 or it needs to be recertified again if done before that date.

Reply by LarryTN on 5/7/07 11:54am
Msg #189201

Are they connected with NNA? They recommend NNA to get the check done. I have had a background check, but it is several years old!

Reply by sandi42 on 5/7/07 12:06pm
Msg #189205

What really stinks is Service Link have cut their fees to $65.00 overnight and $90.00 edocs.

Reply by jojo_MN on 5/7/07 12:14pm
Msg #189208

What is so majical about that date? n/m

Reply by jojo_MN on 5/7/07 12:16pm
Msg #189209

Meant what is so magical about that date? n/m

Reply by sandi42 on 5/7/07 12:18pm
Msg #189210

Re: Meant what is so magical about that date?

I really don't know it shouldn't make a difference.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 5/7/07 1:01pm
Msg #189211

Actually jojo, there are some interesting ramifications...

Remember in the Fall when NNA made this big push for everyone getting the BGC done before a certain date so that they could comply. Well now all those who jumped on the bandwagon need to have their BGC done again. I believe the reason for that is that NNA jumped the gun and didn't carefully evaluate the depth of the BGC necessary tomeet the requirements of Gramm-Leach-Bliley and Oxley-Sarbanes (if you are incorporated) and now they have to have the BGC redone so that they are in compliance. If I had done my BGC when the NNA wanted it I know I would be terribly upset that I had to re-do it at my expense. I suspect that is also why Harry wanted us to watin until the end fo the year.

Reply by Lee/AR on 5/7/07 1:12pm
Msg #189213

Re: Actually jojo, there are some interesting ramifications...

I wondered if I'd read the post that started this right. As the NNA started this mess, they surely ought to redo the early ones for free. It's the right thing to do.

Reply by christiSocal on 5/7/07 1:31pm
Msg #189218

It would be the righe thing to do, BUT

that hasn't bothered them before...

Reply by christiSocal on 5/7/07 1:32pm
Msg #189219

Oops "right" n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 5/7/07 3:19pm
Msg #189242

The NNA does nothing for free and they are never wrong

just ask them.

Reply by dickb/wi on 5/7/07 1:33pm
Msg #189220

Re: Actually jojo, there are some interesting ramifications...

I believe the reason for that is that NNA jumped the gun and didn't carefully evaluate the depth of the BGC necessary tomeet the requirements of Gramm-Leach-Bliley and Oxley-Sarbanes (if you are incorporated)

i don't believe that the GLBA requires notaries to have BGC's.......this has been talked up by nna in order to drum up profits........jmho

Reply by Charles_Ca on 5/7/07 3:23pm
Msg #189244

You are right Dick, but GLB charges others to develop

the procedures. Since GLB is the root cause everybody just seems to like to refer to it as GLB. However you wish to characterize it the requirements are there and GLB started the ball rolling down the line.

Reply by Lee/AR on 5/7/07 3:30pm
Msg #189246

Re: You are right Dick, but GLB charges others to develop

Actually, the wording was (not a direct quote...just the gist) 'have 'em sign an agreement to protect the privacy'...yada, yada. NO BGC required. That spin was added 7 years later.

Reply by PCasey/CO on 5/7/07 11:56am
Msg #189202

I sent an e-mail last night to one of the article writers at NNA since my background check was done before 1/23 - I'll let you know if I get a reply.

Reply by pan/nd on 5/7/07 12:08pm
Msg #189206

Larry,

I've seen the bulletin.

I don't have a background check and won't be getting one.

Haven't had enough business from Service Link over the past couple of years to justify one.

I've had quite a few calls from them...last minute stuff..but they don't want to pay my fees.

Sooo, if and when they get desperate enough, they'll do both: meet my fees and go without a background check.

Reply by DCD/MI on 5/7/07 1:40pm
Msg #189221

Re:See msg 188972, discussed a few days ago.... n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 5/7/07 2:03pm
Msg #189223

Re: Well...I know one thing...

I had mine done last October (never had one before so no biggie - just another credential to add) - I'm NOT doing it again - at least not at my own expense - I still have not had one company ask for it.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 5/7/07 4:40pm
Msg #189271

Re: Update just for the record

I logged into my NNA account - says my BGC is good through 7/2008. AND I have not been told that I need to get it done again....so far...<G>