Posted by BarbaraL_CA on 5/12/11 7:01pm
Msg #383042

Had a fun signing...

Last minute signing at a motorcycle dealership while his bike was being serviced. We both chuckled at silly things such as... "Please print a blank set of documents for the borrower..."

I know what they are asking, but technically, how do you print a BLANK set of documents?
I think they should change their wording to "unsigned" rather than blank.

Reply by laurel/nc on 5/13/11 7:46am
Msg #383072

So true.....I remember getting a whole set of documents from a very reputable lender and every "Notary Public" insertion was typed "Notary Republic"....I called and they sent a new file.....we all had a laugh over that one.

Reply by NJDiva on 5/13/11 8:26am
Msg #383075

Notary Republic...

Yesterday I did a closing for bo's in an upscale, very affluent area of Northern NJ.

The bo had problems with the numbers on the HUD so after speaking with the title company, he was instructed to contact his LO. for clarification. He had to leave a couple of messages for different people (as we all know) and every time he was explaining that we were "at the table", he would say..."I'm at the table with the Notary RE-Public."

What was really funny is that it turns out this guy used to be a banker. Hmmmmm

More times than not, I have people tell me they need a Notary RE-Public...lol

Reply by FlaNotary2 on 5/13/11 9:06am
Msg #383078

I have seen notaries write "Notary Republic" underneath

their signature - like they can't see how it is spelled on their seal?

It is amazing how unprofessional and clueless so many notaries are.

Reply by laurel/nc on 5/13/11 9:17am
Msg #383079

Re: I have seen notaries write "Notary Republic" underneath

It is amazing how many are unprofessional and how many really do not know the scope of the office and duties and what a vital role we play in transactions. When asked to notarize a car title and I refused because of suspicions the woman said to me "well you are just a notary, why can't you just put your stamp on it"....needless to say, I educated her on the value of a notary and the liability we face....people just do not know.