Posted by Alice/MD on 7/17/08 1:54pm
Msg #255605

Closing Agent Application

I was contacted by MLSS to complete their application and these were the documentation requested. A clear copy of my valid driver's license "make sure all numbers are legible"; a copy of my background check; social security card; notary certificate; and references. Is this too much information needed?

They said " our fee for overnight doces is $75 and our fee for email range from $15 -$25.

Reply by PAW on 7/17/08 2:00pm
Msg #255606

I do not provide copies of my driver's license nor social security card for anyone for any reason. There is nothing on them that a signing service would need. A copy of my commission and background check should suffice. It does for everyone else I work for.

Reply by Roger_OH on 7/17/08 2:05pm
Msg #255607

Re: Closing Agent Application - no ssn!

As PAW noted, don't give your SSN to anyone. Go to the IRS website and get yourself an EIN to use for all your dealings with any company. Only takes a few minutes.

Reply by Alice/MD on 7/17/08 2:06pm
Msg #255608

I forgot to add that they asked for a sample of my notary seal also.

Reply by 9Lives/CA on 7/17/08 2:41pm
Msg #255617

I don't know the rules in your state, but in CA, we cannot send someone a copy of our seal.

Reply by Active Notary Services on 7/17/08 7:07pm
Msg #255668

I have had companies ask for a copy of my seal and I tell tham it is illegal to do so in the state of virginia. I respectfully decline do so. Why they want my seal is not right since all the same infomation is on the commission certificate.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/17/08 2:09pm
Msg #255609

I was at a website last night that requested

DL number and exp date and the name of my car insurance company with the policy number....left those blank for obvious reasons.

Reply by ZeeCA on 7/17/08 2:10pm
Msg #255610

first of all... why do you even care? are you signing up? their pay is not that great IMO

they want references so they can see if they can troll for new clients if you provide tc and not ss.

I find that the ss who make the most demands pay the least.

Reply by Alice/MD on 7/17/08 2:15pm
Msg #255612

I am not going to sign up for the fee offered. I am not going to give them my references. Thanks ZeeCA for the heads up on how references might be used.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 7/17/08 4:42pm
Msg #255643

Yep! Pay the least, and create the most headaches for you, including having to chase them down for payment -- as a general rule... Not worth it, imo.

Reply by MW/VA on 7/17/08 2:43pm
Msg #255619

Some companies treat this like employment--it's not. I provide my Notary Certificate & Background check. This is enough. When I send a W-9, I use an EIN # (really easy to get at IRS.gov). They don't need by D/L or ss #. On the other hand, I probably should get theirs so I can track them when they don't pay!

Reply by 9Lives/CA on 7/17/08 2:45pm
Msg #255621

I like the way you think. Your are right on.

Reply by UKCowboy_CA on 7/17/08 3:25pm
Msg #255630

Sounds like an invitation to have your identity stolen.

Reply by Loretta on 7/17/08 3:34pm
Msg #255632

MLSS is scrambling to stay in business. I do not work for them because of their fees.
The only thing they need is a 1099 and a copy of your tpl. I don't give out all of that stuff and I have a tax id number.