Posted by Robert/FL on 6/17/09 8:57pm
Msg #292640

Florida notaries - Commission detail online?

I had a client contact me asking what "UPD" means under my "Commission status" from the online notary database? I assume that it means "update", referring to a recent change of address. Was I correct?

Just want to be sure it doesn't mean "suspended" or "under investigation" or something!

Reply by Marla_FL on 6/17/09 9:08pm
Msg #292642

Hi Robert, I'm pretty sure it means "updated". You can go to website and look at it.

Reply by PAW on 6/18/09 6:34am
Msg #292657

Status? or Transaction Type?

As far as I know, the status is either EXP (expired) or ACT (active).

The Transaction Type may be UPD which means that the application was updated with either the notary's name (e.g. married vs maiden), address, and/or phone number. Other types include NEW (first commission) and REN (renewal of commission, notary ID remains the same, commission number is new).

Reply by Robert/FL on 6/18/09 10:31am
Msg #292680

Re: Status? or Transaction Type?

Mine is showing "UPD" for both "Status" and "Transaction type"

Reply by PAW on 6/18/09 1:00pm
Msg #292703

Interesting ...

I don't recall if the UPD was also showing on my listing when I moved. I do know it was showing UPD as the Transaction Type.

Did you recently change your address or phone number with the FL Dept of State?

Reply by Robert Koehler on 6/18/09 8:40pm
Msg #292763

Re: Interesting ...

Yes, my address recently changed. But I am concerned that it shows my STATUS as being "UPD" instead of "ACTIVE". If one potential client pointed it out, there have surely been others that saw it and backed away thinking it was something suspicious. I think I'll call the state tomorrow to get this straightened out.

Reply by PAW on 6/19/09 7:19am
Msg #292813

Re: Interesting ...

Personally, I don't know of any ss or title company that has verified my commission by using the on-line database. Of course, if any have, I may not be aware of it. FWIW, I've asked (for the second time) for a list of 'codes' used by the FL Dept. of State in the database display, but have not received any reply as of this writing.