Posted by FlaCentral on 4/12/12 10:22am
Msg #417685

Background Checks

I have been doing this for 12 years and all of a sudden companies want background checks. I had one done through Lexius Nexius, but what is up with that? I am not too thrilled about the companies having my credit report etc...I understand if they want to know if I am a felon, but IDK I just dont like it...anyone else have an issue with this or know why they need that?

Reply by MW/VA on 4/12/12 10:58am
Msg #417687

If you do a search with the orange search button

you will find many discussions on this topic.
IMO, it was NNA that sold the concept of BGC's to the tc's and then marketed that product to notaries.
I got an inexpensive NGC right here on NR. The icon will also show up in a search & on your profile.
I won't support that other organization in any way.

Reply by ToniK on 4/12/12 11:38am
Msg #417688

My issue with this is in my former career (not too long ago just last April), I have worked 10 years as a Defense contractor. I currently hold an active top secret clearance. But they still want me to do a background check. Yea ok, how many notaries are walking around with national security clearances and job skills working with Federal govt. Oh and to top it off, I am currently a IC background investigator with an agency of the Federal Govt.

I got the one advertise here on NotRot but I just think its funny that my National security background check isnt good enough...I mean no one tops the FBI checks....

Reply by Porada/MA on 4/12/12 3:42pm
Msg #417718

Just ignore it.

You are independent...work for who you feel comfortable with.

Reply by sigtogo/OR on 4/12/12 6:55pm
Msg #417742

I just got a request for one too along with their 16 page signing agent form.
ya, not happening.....

Donna