Posted by Aaron Jones, Jr. on 9/18/09 9:51am
Msg #304243

Notary Photo Request

Anyone ever be requested to provide a photo as part of the registration process with any signing company. Is this a standard practice ????

Reply by John/CT on 9/18/09 10:01am
Msg #304245

Never heard of it in the 10 years I've been in this business. I guess what they're saying is, "Uglies need not apply. We only want good lookin' people"

Reply by BrendaTx on 9/18/09 12:39pm
Msg #304265

Uglies? I think they want people who have an appearance

of professionalism. Maybe I'm wrong but clean clothes come to mind...no violent pictures in tatts, no piercings that might disturb Grandma and Grandpa...I think they have a right to request a picture, though I don't know what "real" good it provides.

Reply by Jodie Blanco on 9/18/09 1:20pm
Msg #304268

Re: Uglies? I think they want people who have an appearance

I think they were being funny by saying uglies.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 9/18/09 2:57pm
Msg #304298

I think you're right!

I have been asked once for a photo (can't remember by whom, though). I didn't have any photos posted for a long time (and still haven't bothered posting one here.) However, when I built my website, I thought it was about time. I just cropped myself out of a photo I happened to have in my pc that I thought was decent enough. Unfortunately, there was something behind me that kind of looks like it's growing out of my head. At least I had a jacket on...

We're used to meeting strangers on a daily basis, but some people aren't. I've heard indirect comments from the general public where I think it might have made a difference. (I guess I look unthreatening... ) However, requiring it could be considered a form of discrimination so I don't think it's good policy, but I don't personally have a problem with it.

Reply by John/CT on 9/18/09 5:16pm
Msg #304314

Exactly! The "uglies" I mentioned was done ...

tongue-in-cheek, but well-described by Brenda/TX. On the other hand, I also have to agree with you, Janet, requiring a photo could be used to dicriminate against certain "classes" of people ... like me on the basis of age, etc.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 9/18/09 10:31am
Msg #304249

Here is my photo. Feel free to use it if you would like.



http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/society/img/27416_brad_pitt_02.jpg

Reply by John/CT on 9/18/09 10:37am
Msg #304251

Need to fix your tie. Clean-shaven/Beard OK, Stubble not OK n/m

Reply by Philip Johnson on 9/18/09 11:07am
Msg #304252

Oh my gosh, Bob you are my long lost twin.

Looking at your picture, we look just alike. What a small world.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 9/18/09 11:48am
Msg #304254

Re: Oh my gosh, Bob you are my long lost twin.

Aw Philip, I always thought of you as the Cary Grant type, not Brad Pitt. LOL

Reply by Philip Johnson on 9/18/09 12:01pm
Msg #304255

Only in my language skills and demeanor; otherwise

I do have a striking resemblance to my brother Bob and Brad. Thanks for noticing Sylvia.

Reply by Jones - Chelley on 9/18/09 12:06pm
Msg #304257

Re: Oh my gosh, Bob you are my long lost twin.

I have asked some of my notaries for a picture...but that was only because I wanted to put a face with a name...and this is only with the notaries I feel won't be offended. I share my picture too! It drives me crazy not knowing what someone looks like...and it really has nothing to do with whether someone is attractive or not. My older son looked like ET when he was born...I still shared his picture with everyone...lol!

Reply by PAW on 9/18/09 12:12pm
Msg #304258

Re: Here is my photo. Feel free to use it if you would like.

Thankfully, I look nothing like Bob, or Brad. I've been accused of holding up people that I don't like, though. http://www.pawnotary.com/images/myphoto.gif

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 9/18/09 12:13pm
Msg #304260

Re: Here is my photo. Feel free to use it if you would like.

be very careful PAW, I do have a real photo of you

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 9/18/09 12:21pm
Msg #304263

LOL Paul..you COULD have picked the "good"...

or even the "bad" for that matter!!!...LOL

Reply by John/CT on 9/18/09 1:08pm
Msg #304267

Sign here, Amigo, or ...

you're toastada!

Reply by Cari on 9/18/09 12:13pm
Msg #304259

yeah baby! n/m

Reply by MW/VA on 9/18/09 2:14pm
Msg #304282

Re: Here is my photo. Feel free to use it if you would like.

These are toooooo funny! That's why everyone is warned about internet dating--who knows who's picture they're posting.

Reply by dickb/wi on 9/18/09 4:13pm
Msg #304309

you wish bob............. n/m

Reply by Vince/KS on 9/18/09 12:35pm
Msg #304264

See message #'s 228408, 228516 and 229708 n/m

Reply by SharonMN on 9/18/09 2:33pm
Msg #304289

There is no legitimate reason for a company to request that and I wouldn't give it to them. I don't post a photo on my profile for the same reason.

Reply by MW/VA on 9/18/09 2:35pm
Msg #304291

IMO it is also important to have a photo with your profile. It's professional & gives people some idea of who they're dealing with. If the "uglies" are worried--get a lot of airbrushing done. That's what the celebs do.

Reply by John/CT on 9/18/09 5:22pm
Msg #304315

Or, like me with my whimsical Santa outfit ...

not to be taken too seriously. It's a great ice-breaker when I get a call from someone who found me on NR. But it's my profile that tells the real story about me.

Reply by MW/VA on 9/18/09 8:41pm
Msg #304328

Re: Or, like me with my whimsical Santa outfit ...

Yes, I've seen that pix & it is really clever & sweet.

Reply by dickb/wi on 9/18/09 4:16pm
Msg #304310

i did once..sent thep a pic of a lunging rottweiler...... n/m

Reply by jnew on 9/18/09 5:41pm
Msg #304319

Re: i did once..sent thep a pic of a lunging rottweiler......

Several of my vendors want a copy of my driver license, so that gives them the old mug.

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 9/18/09 10:13pm
Msg #304332

Re: i did once..sent thep a pic of a lunging rottweiler......

You guys are too funny!!