Posted by Calnotary on 12/9/08 12:51pm
Msg #271504

Credit freeze question

I had my credit frozen because of ID theft. Now that I am renewing my commission do you think I should open my files or DOJ and the FBI does not go into the credit check?

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 12/9/08 1:38pm
Msg #271515

I renewed mine this past November. I pulled my credit reports a few days ago and I looked through them when I read your post, and I did not see any inquiries that I could not identify and none were the FBI or DOJ. However, during the time I was in the military and some work I did for them in later years, I was required to get security / secret clearances and during the interview process for each stage, they knew everything I bought and did and nothing ever came up on my credit report then. But that was a different agency in a different time.

Probably the best thing to do is to call them and ask. Or perhaps you can call and talk to the big 3 credit agencies and get a temporary clearance for those agencies to access your information.

Good Luck ....

Reply by Calnotary on 12/9/08 1:52pm
Msg #271519

I had my exam on Nov 8, at University of Phoenix in Ontario,CA Did they cash your 40.00 check yet Glenn?

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 12/9/08 3:02pm
Msg #271534

My commission expired this past November. I began the process back in April and it took about 6 weeks for the check to clear. I received my paperwork from the SOS about 30 days before expiration and had plenty of time to get insurance and my stamps. Things went according to plan ...

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 12/9/08 4:26pm
Msg #271547

I took the exam on October4th, received the new commission in the mail on November 28th.

My $40.00 check cleared just three days ago, on December 5th. As far as I can tell, they didn't even bother submitting the check until they processed the application and verified the background screening.

I don't think they bother checking your credit files. The address and criminal information they need comes from the DMV, DOJ and FBI.

Reply by Calnotary on 12/9/08 8:28pm
Msg #271567

Thank you both! n/m