Posted by Linda_in_MI on 9/14/13 6:09am
Msg #484642

Docusign services integrated with state notary database

Hmmmm. I'm not not that familiar with electronic notarization, but in reading the quote below the question that came to mind was is this a way for companies to maybe bypass signing services to find notaries that are qualified to do the job that is needed? Is this a view of times to come?

"allows users of its platform to find, assign and validate (in states with this capability) notaries and make them an integral part of a document’s lifecycle as outlined in the system. - See more at: http://www.inman.com/2013/09/13/docusign-launches-electronic-notary-service/#sthash.4DZIMwck.dpuf"

link to press release
http://www.inman.com/2013/09/13/docusign-launches-electronic-notary-service/

Reply by Lee/AR on 9/14/13 8:16am
Msg #484647

Oh, boy. While all NSAs are notaries, not all notaries are NSAs. Add to that e-notary and...well,
it's easier to go thru an SS, I'd think.

Reply by RonnieB/NC on 9/14/13 8:16am
Msg #484648

Hi Linda, very interesting. Last year for the E-Notary class and they send me back a check, because I was the only one signed up for the class. I will attempt it again soon. Thanks!

Reply by VT_Syrup on 9/14/13 10:38am
Msg #484659

I think the idea is that notaries would sign up with DocuSign in much the same way they would sign up with a signing service or title company. At the time of the actual notarization, DocuSign would check with the state notary database to insure the notary's commission was still in force.

I think the vast majority of notaries are not not mobile notaries. In my state, that would include virtually all lawyers, legal secretaries, county and town clerks and their assistants, and police officers. Then there are people that are notaries because they have jobs where it comes in handy, like bank tellers and school secretaries. Plus, at least in my state, notary addresses are publicly available, but not their email addresses or phone numbers. Imagine trying to set up a signing appointment by randomly sending paper letters to notaries in the appropriate town. Not gonna happen.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 9/14/13 10:47am
Msg #484661

If this is true....

"I think the idea is that notaries would sign up with DocuSign in much the same way they would sign up with a signing service or title company. At the time of the actual notarization, DocuSign would check with the state notary database to insure the notary's commission was still in force."

Is this not bass-ackward?? I would think they would want to confirm the notary has an e-seal BEFORE adding them to the database - not after the fact or at the time of signing....duh?? When we sign up with TC's & SS's we have to provide copies of commission so they know we're valid - I would think an e-notary database would contain names of notaries that were just that - commissioned as e-notaries WITH their e-seal.

This company is another one, IMO, that likes to separate us from our money (this is opinion only and is based on posts by them on other forums).

JMHO

Reply by VT_Syrup on 9/14/13 10:57am
Msg #484665

Re: If this is true....

Having found some nuts and bolts info at http://www.docusign.com/support/how-to-guides/electronic-notary

It looks like anyone with a DocuSign account ($15 per month and up) can add notary credentials to their account. I don't know if the state database is checked at the time the credentials are added. The company sending the signing request decides which DocuSign account holder with notary credentials will be assigned to the signing. I imagine the state notary database would be re-checked at the time of the signing, but that's just a guess.

Reply by VT_Syrup on 9/14/13 10:53am
Msg #484662

Nuts & bolts information about DocuSign's process may be found at

http://www.docusign.com/support/how-to-guides/electronic-notary

Of course, I have no connection to DocuSign; the only positive thing I would have to say about them is their press releases don't make some of the incorrect claims that their competitor, DocVerify, make. I have nothing negative to say.