Posted by walthtz on 10/17/12 8:51pm
Msg #438985
background check
Hi all, I knew the following was coming, but wondering if anyone had this happen & what you have done about it.
I, like many others have always gotten my Background check thru the NNA.
A new company for me has now requested a background check with CLEARANCE FROM ANY & ALL SEX OFFENDER LISTS.
I do not want to get several a year just to please 1 company. I have always used the NNA because most companies I do business with recognize the NNA.
Thanks for all answers.
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Reply by MW/VA on 10/17/12 9:14pm
Msg #438988
I have my bgc through NR, and dumped XYZ a long time
ago. As far as the S/O list, maybe Hugh can give advice on that.  LOL
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Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 10/17/12 9:55pm
Msg #438996
Ooooh, that's mean, MW, but funny! n/m
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Reply by MW/VA on 10/18/12 11:29am
Msg #439057
Really meant to be funny--not cruel!! I have that
sarcastic kind of humor. ;-) LOL
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Reply by HisHughness on 10/17/12 11:27pm
Msg #439003
Re: I have my bgc through NR, and dumped XYZ a long time
It's been so long since Hugh engaged in even <inoffensive> sex that he probably would not be a good source for information on the sex offender list.
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Reply by Marian_in_CA on 10/18/12 12:34am
Msg #439008
How can you guarantee that any background check will cover "any and all" sex offender lists? Does that include international lists, too? And, what of the lists that aren't public information?
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Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/18/12 3:58pm
Msg #439091
Marian makes such a good point . . . and the thing is the current BGC frenzy has grown out of what was supposed to be consumer privacy protection (GBLA). Now, in addition to clean criminal records (no felonies), it's coming down to CHARACTER assessments. Where is the guarantee in THAT?! These companies are fooling themselves by seeking to guess what goes on behind CLOSED doors (or borders), out of public view. That's why "dumpster diving" and cyber-hacking will continue to be effective means of committing fraud: The obvious problem source is being overlooked and/or ignored.
Bottom line, send me your Privacy/NPI safeguard policy; I'll sign and comply-- just like I would do anyway (:
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Reply by Beverly Kinlaw on 10/18/12 6:42am
Msg #439013
Maybe the signing company could tell you "who" to get a background check from that would include the sex offender list. Put the ball back in their court. Tell them to give you a couple BG check companies that you can choose from that would satisfy their requirements.
May sure it is send to in writing via email. Just a thought!
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Reply by walthtz on 10/18/12 6:59am
Msg #439015
I checked with the NNA & their background check does cover this area.
The company is suggesting this site: http://www.notarypublicbackgroundcheck.com/
I just do not want to pave to pay for a second one, nor do I want to have get anew one every time someone says you need to have this one.
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Reply by reba on 10/18/12 9:09am
Msg #439030
That background company charges an EXTRA $65 if you live in NY? Ugh. Kick rocks! Why would my background check cost more than the next guy in the next state. Geez.
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Reply by sigtogo/OR on 10/18/12 10:02am
Msg #439038
this is same bgc company you can order here on NR
I got discount with premeir membership.
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Reply by Sha/CA on 10/18/12 10:29am
Msg #439045
One BGC is good enough for me! n/m
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Reply by Alan Jorgensen on 10/18/12 11:15am
Msg #439050
I'm new and trying to apply to services and it insults me for that request along with a copy of my DL. Maybe I don't have the right attitude, but I reply that I don't see the purpose of the DL copy and my copies of my Calif commission and NSA are evidence enough of BGC. What are they going to want next? A credit report? Why don't they concentrate on education and training requirements rather than trying to screen out Charles Manson or Freddy Kruger.
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Reply by JanetK_CA on 10/18/12 1:21pm
Msg #439074
FWIW, your sentiments are shared by many. n/m
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Reply by MW/VA on 10/18/12 7:51pm
Msg #439109
It's been discussed before. We have risk too, and don't
know if we're walking into the home of a convicted criminal.
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Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/19/12 2:39am
Msg #439146
We have risk too . . .
and I'd bet they're smart enough to know NOT to complete a notary application (in any state).
As you say, Marilynn we have a lot more to be worried about than these hiring companies.
Maybe if states stopped handing out notary commissions all willy nilly . . .
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