Posted by Jeanine Frick on 7/26/09 1:39pm
Msg #297431

Beginner needs help

Is this the place for a brand new notary to ask questions or is there a different link for a new beginner with questions.....such as how do you sign up to be hired for mortgage signing documents, etc

Reply by MistarellaFL on 7/26/09 2:28pm
Msg #297434

Not really, Jeanine.
But I can start you out with some good advice.
Start by reading message #33325.
If you have any specific questions I recommend using the search feature first, then, if
you don't get your answer in the archives, please feel free to ask in the forum.
Use Signing Central to find companies who hire notaries and signing agents.
The truth is, business has slowed down (depending on your geographical area), and
business is not full time for many of us anymore.
Best wishes and welcome!

Reply by MW/VA on 7/26/09 8:47pm
Msg #297453

Good advice from Misty. Welcome.

Reply by Lee/AR on 7/26/09 3:51pm
Msg #297436

Think you must be a Licensed Title Producer in VA

to do signings legally.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 7/26/09 4:31pm
Msg #297438

Nope - that's Maryland n/m

Reply by Prosperity on 7/26/09 5:37pm
Msg #297441

Re: Nope - that's Maryland

I tried to cross over into Virginia about a year ago and was also told that you needed to be licesed. Are you saying that's not the case?

Reply by Roger_OH on 7/26/09 6:03pm
Msg #297444

Believe VA requires a CRESPA certification? n/m

Reply by MW/VA on 7/26/09 8:42pm
Msg #297450

Re: Believe VA requires a CRESPA certification?

CRESPA cert. is not required for an NSA. CRESPA is more or less a TPL, and it is not required at this point. In order to get it you have to be affiliated with a title company.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 7/27/09 6:47am
Msg #297474

Re: Believe VA requires a CRESPA certification?

Agree with Marilynn, except to add that we cannot handle cash funds to or from borrower/buyer/seller without being CRESPA certified. There is much confusion about CRESPA. Do a search for CRESPA on this forum - specifically, see messages 241269, 260849 and 121033.

Reply by MW/VA on 7/27/09 9:04am
Msg #297488

Re: Believe VA requires a CRESPA certification?

Yes, as Linda pointed out CRESPA is all about the "handling of funds". I was pretty paranoid about it, because the NNA makes it sounds like we can't touch a check. IMO "handling of funds" is in the settlement agent capacity--placing funds into an escrow account & disbursing. The most I ever do is include a certified or personal check made payable to the tc. I include it in the package & don't worry about it anymore.