Posted by Cindy Adler on 5/29/08 5:22pm
Msg #249296

Haven't notarized in over a year

Can anyone give me a quick cheat sheet as to what has changed?

Reply by Derrick/MT on 5/29/08 5:25pm
Msg #249297

Check with your SOS. Most have a web page and a link for notaries.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/29/08 5:42pm
Msg #249299

Read the current CA notary handbook. It is your most valuable reference source.

Reply by Cindy Adler on 5/29/08 5:56pm
Msg #249302

thanks........i'll do that.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 5/29/08 6:11pm
Msg #249307

There were several law changes effective as of January 1. All you need to know is outlined on the SOS Notary Section website. They have put together a summary of what the new laws are and what has changed, which may be easier than trying to find the differences with a new handbook. I DO still recommend you request a new Handbook to have on hand for reference, though.

The most critical changes have to do with required wording changes on certificates. Essential to get that update before doing any more notarizations! Plus, you now need thumbprints for any POA documents. There are a few other things, but if you have any smarts at all, you shouldn't need to take any of the classes the NNA is hyping about the new laws. Although the changes are things we need to know, none of them are that complicated.

Reply by MichiganAl on 5/29/08 5:50pm
Msg #249300

The pay. n/m

Reply by Cindy Adler on 5/29/08 5:57pm
Msg #249303

Re: The pay.

what do you mean the pay? the amount that you are getting paid is going down?

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/29/08 6:12pm
Msg #249308

Re: The pay.

I think Al is referring to the fees some companies will pay for loan signings has gone down.