Posted by William Spink on 8/29/10 5:07pm
Msg #350853

what are e-docs?

I searched the database with these keywords and came up empty. Can anyone fill me in on e-Docs?

Reply by trnsa_IL on 8/29/10 5:13pm
Msg #350856

Documents that are "e" mailed. n/m

Reply by Grammyzoom on 8/29/10 5:30pm
Msg #350858

Re: Documents that are "e" mailed.

When you do loan signings there are 3 ways to receive the borrowers documents.

1. Shipped directly to the notary
2. Shipped directly to the borrower
3. Documents are sent to you via email or you are provided with an online address where you can download the documents onto your computer.

Good Luck!

Reply by MW/VA on 8/29/10 7:12pm
Msg #350861

Re: Documents that are "e" mailed.

Also, edocs are docs that we print. The average package is 100-125 pgs. (some larger) & 2 copies need to be printed (one for the borrower). The industry requires laser printers for the task, not inkjet (also most cost effective). Good luck.

Reply by James Blough on 8/29/10 7:41pm
Msg #350868

Re: Documents that are "e" mailed.

It is best to have a dual tray laser printer for printing loan docs. That way you can let the computer and printer determine what docs are on letter or legal paper.

Reply by John/CT on 8/29/10 8:09pm
Msg #350874

Otherwise, you'll have to print everything on legal size ...

according to insrtuctions for some services.

Reply by James Blough on 8/29/10 8:48pm
Msg #350877

Re: Otherwise, you'll have to print everything on legal size ...

Some signing and title companies won't accept everything on legal size. They want it on the proper size or they will reduce your fee and put you at the bottom of future assignments. So without a dual tray, the notary has to use a paper cutter (time consuming). Besides that, legal paper costs about $9 a ream while letter size is in the $4 a ream range. The difference would cost me a beer for every signing. LOL

Reply by jba/fl on 8/29/10 8:54pm
Msg #350878

James - you need to find some paper sales....we talk about

them here all the time. Letter should be about $2.50-3.00 and legal should be about $4-5 per ream. Most of us buy by the case.

Use the orange search button - search for "Paper Sales' to see what is being discussed and who to get from, including free shipping.

Reply by jba/fl on 8/30/10 8:05am
Msg #350898

Also, you don't get extra points for fancy paper.... n/m

Reply by kathy/ca on 8/30/10 9:43am
Msg #350906

I have never had a signing that did not allow for all legal

size paper, in fact most instructions give you the option to do all legal size.

Reply by MW/VA on 8/30/10 7:50am
Msg #350897

Paper--best consistent deals at Costco, if you have one in

your area. Approx. $39/case for legal size paper.

Reply by John/CT on 8/29/10 8:06pm
Msg #350872

Or, the 4th way: e-signings ...

a combination of #3, plus you log onto a server at the borrower's and upload "electronically signed" dox that don't need to be otherwise "wet signed".

Reply by Jack/AL on 8/29/10 9:49pm
Msg #350882

'Tis best to read the intructions first......

Very seldom, the instructions for the Notary Public specify printing on legal size paper only. That is unusual, but I had one last Thursday. Had printed 70 pages (times two) of a 130 page packet by the time I read instructions, which came as a separate pdf. So, 140 pages wasted, and docs were received after the scheduled signing time, so I arrived much later. It pays to read the instructions before printing. Sometimes, the instrucitons are several pages into the docs. Such is life.........

Reply by jba/fl on 8/30/10 6:37am
Msg #350892

Re: 'Tis best to read the intructions first......

I think when they say all legal they really mean don't shrink to fit. I would not have thrown away that package due to this type of instruction. In the past when I have questioned this I was told that people have used shrink to fit thereby losing font size, etc., that may be required for recording. You should have questioned this.

I've been getting instructions from a SS lately saying sign in black....TC says whatever is comfortable - that they don't care so I use blue. Sometimes that black ink just doesn't register with me until after I have done several pages, which is what prompted the call to the TC in this case.

JMO

Reply by Cari on 8/30/10 3:34pm
Msg #350943

HARRY (NOT ROT), a helpful dictionary w/common nsa &

general notary public definitions might be wise to add to this site.

Perhaps under the Notary Public 101 tab...? Just a suggestion....

William, you're in good hands here....