Posted by jfs/IL on 8/5/09 10:07am
Msg #298739

No contact from SS

Last evening I received a call from a woman that needed three forms notarized.
The company that forwarded the package never contacted or negotiated with me personally.
They gave her my phone number and was told to set up the app't with me.
I refused by stating I had another signing to perform in the opposite direction she lived.
I have read many stories about S/A getting ripped off by not getting paid for their service and efforts, I refuse to do business this way unless the SS notifies me first and we negotiate a fee.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 8/5/09 10:16am
Msg #298741

You must be a newbie

What was offered to you was likely DIRECT NOTARY WORK on a mail-away closing.
Consider these general notary work, charge accordingly.
Even though it might be a few pages of a loan package, these aren't the same as a loan signing.
The brw/buyer/seller (Not tc, ss or lender) pays you at the table.
RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 8/5/09 10:31am
Msg #298746

The Illinois NP act is silent on the issue of travel fees.

"Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section (referring to immigration forms), the maximum fee is $1 for any notorial act performed" (3-104 (a))
Charging in excess of the maximum is a criminal offense.
That is why I do not accept general notary work , except on
a pro bono basis.

Reply by Cari on 8/5/09 11:56am
Msg #298770

Re: The Illinois NP act is silent on the issue of travel fees.

Just because the Act doesn't mention travel or other fees, doesn't mean you can't charge for travel or other fees. As long as it is NOT part of the notarial act, it isn't illegal.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 8/5/09 12:05pm
Msg #298772

Disagree n/m

Reply by Cari on 8/5/09 2:44pm
Msg #298799

pls elaborate.... n/m

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 8/5/09 3:13pm
Msg #298806

That is how I read the current statute. Bills have

been introduced to provide for travel fees (among other changes)
and have been defeated.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet90/summary/900HB1452.html

Reply by Cari on 8/6/09 5:03am
Msg #298882

even if its not clear as to whether or not we can

charge travel or other fees, it is perfectly legal to do unless otherwise indicated. No one is breaking any laws here.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/5/09 10:17am
Msg #298742

If you were contacted to merely notarize three forms that's all you do - notarize her signature on three forms and charge for that along with travel as allowed by your state. She wasn't hiring you as a SA...you were being hired as a notary.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/5/09 10:18am
Msg #298743

Forgot to add....get paid immediately at table... n/m

Reply by Jim/AL on 8/5/09 10:55am
Msg #298751

get paid immediately at table...in CASH $$ n/m

Reply by Lee/AR on 8/5/09 11:40am
Msg #298765

...that's cash before you do the work... n/m