Posted by Marv/CA on 7/18/10 1:14pm
Msg #345454

Borrowers request notarized copies

What do other notaries do when borrowers want either their copies
notarized/stamped or make copies of the just notarized docs? I have never allowed
the former but have one or two times allowed the latter.

Reply by desktopfull on 7/18/10 1:27pm
Msg #345456

I have the borrower's contact the lender to make the request because without the signatures of the lender, etc, they still don't have a completely signed set of documents which is usually what they really want.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 7/18/10 5:08pm
Msg #345469

exactly what I do... n/m

Reply by CopperheadVA on 7/18/10 2:04pm
Msg #345463

I tell the borrowers that I will tell the TC that they want copies of all the signed docs. Then I put that request in my closing confirmation and also put a sticky note on top of the package for when it goes back. I also am sure to say that I provided the borrowers with a copy of the unsigned docs, however they request a copy of the signed/notarized docs.

Reply by Moneyman/TX on 7/18/10 2:28pm
Msg #345466

Ditto. I also tell them to talk to their LO also so all

parties know about the request. I will not notarize the "borrower's copy" without TC approval, both verbal and written.

Reply by MichiganAl on 7/18/10 2:04pm
Msg #345464

No problem letting them make copies of whatever they want. I've never been asked to notarize the borrower's copy before but I guess they can have whatever they want notarized. Since it's no longer part of the closing and I'm now just a notary, my fee is $10 per notarization. Bet that will stop their silly request in its tracks.

Reply by PJM/MI on 7/19/10 7:16am
Msg #345509

Good point!