Posted by Gary Williamson on 6/11/13 11:59am
Msg #472909

National Notary Association Dues

It is time for me to either pay my dues to the NNA or look at other options. What are some of your thoughts on the NNA.?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/11/13 12:09pm
Msg #472910

Search here for "NNA" or "XYZ"..

volumes have been written about them....far too much to repeat in this thread alone.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 6/11/13 12:42pm
Msg #472922

You have to do the research and figure out if it's worth it for you. Many here won't give them any money, under any circumstances. On the other side of the spectrum, some are members and very happy to promote them. There is at least one person here who was honored by them.

Then there are some us, such as myself, who have a membership but remain fairly neutral. I'm no cheerleader for them. In fact, I'm openly critical of them in many regards. But, I grudgingly renewed my membership earlier this year because a small, local title company that gives me a LOT of high paying business required not only their background check but membership as well. Since then, I think I've made some progress with them to prove that it's not necessary, but that's a work in progress. For now, the membership fee is a drop in the bucket compared to the work I get in return. I don't have much use for any of their services pr products, not do I attend any of their education classes. If you do the research, you'll understand why... they are notorious for giving out incorrect or misleading information.

That said, there are *some* things that they do that do help the industry... though just a few. I wish they would focus less on making money and focus more on proper education and training.

Reply by parkerc/ME on 6/11/13 3:43pm
Msg #472948

Same opinion as Marian

Mine are up for renewal also...but my "XYZ" background check is good for another year. I may just let my membership lapse until I'm due for another BC. Like Marian, the XYZ BC seems to keep doors open to a couple of my best TC clients, but other than that, I get nothing from them...agreeing that their information is often erroneous and their magazine seems to be more about advertisements and self promotion than of any valuable information.

Reply by BobtheElder on 6/11/13 7:09pm
Msg #472969

I'm a member because some clients required it, but I am VERY critical of most of their positions and programs so it's a personal call for each of us...

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/11/13 7:24pm
Msg #472973

I joined because one of my favorite companies

requires their BGC - and I've made the dues back tenfold already.

It's a business decision you have to make..

Reply by 101livescan on 6/11/13 7:35pm
Msg #472975

Re: I joined because one of my favorite companies n/m

Reply by 101livescan on 6/11/13 7:37pm
Msg #472976

Re: I joined because one of my favorite companies

That goes for me too. Both First American Title and Fidelity and all its affiliates require NNA background check, and I do get as many calls from this site as I do from the numbers site. While I don't get so many calls from NR, the forum is very beneficial as well as the nos site for tracking deadbeat co's.

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 6/11/13 9:13pm
Msg #472986

Re: I joined because one of my favorite companies

I am a member for the same reasons..companies want us to use their background screening etc. Its a small price to pay for more and continued work..

There are a few of us Not Rot members that have been honored by them and for me it was an honor and something I am very proud!

Reply by janCA on 6/11/13 10:30pm
Msg #472996

Re: Not one company I work for, title or otherwise....

ha required me to have a membership or BGC from XYZ. They have always accepted NR's .

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/12/13 7:36am
Msg #473000

I can't say the same Jan...sorry n/m