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Msg #651527
1 replies | What Notaries Should Know About Federal Apostilles (US DoS) | By FBI Apostille Services FederalApostile.com on 10/16/25 5:29am
Many clients ask us, “After notarization, how do I get it valid abroad?”
That’s where the apostille process comes in. Most notaries can issue state-level apostilles through their Secretary of State — but federal documents (FBI background checks, IRS, Social Security, etc.) must go through the U.S. Department of State in D.C.
I’ve been helping notaries streamline this for their clients.
Here’s a free guide that breaks it down step-by-step: https://federalapostille.com/how-to-get-a-federal-apostille-diy
Happy to answer any specific cases you’ve run into — sometimes we even help your clients directly while you keep the relationship.
+1 202-900-0877
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Msg #651521
2 replies | You reap what you sow | By aanotary on 10/15/25 3:54pm
I will always be on time , check my work , be polite and pleasant to the signers , drop docs on time and do a professional job. What you may not realize and you don't hear about . And I'm sure I'm not alone. There are times when we make an extra effort. Go that extra mile . Go past the speed limit to make sure docs get dropped on a tight schedule or drive out of our way to a later pick up location . Wait longer than we should for a signer to show up etc . I will happily do this for hiring entities that show some consideration . And will not go out of my way for those that treat me less than .
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Msg #651520
0 replies | Any GA notaries left? Q re certificate format on POA doc | By  JanetK_CA on 10/15/25 3:40pm
This isn't for me as a notary, it's for someone I know who had a document notarized there today and didn't come away feeling confident it was done right. (It looks a little wonky to me, too.)
The certificate language only says:
"AS WITNESS my hand and seal this ________ day of _________ 20___.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
(Notary Use Only)
My commission expires: ______________________"
What's weird to me is that the principle's signature, printed name and date comes AFTER that. The notary placed his stamp to the right of the verbiage above, then just stuck a signature in right above the stamp.
This is for a POA doc for someone who's probably in beginning stages of dementia, so I don't need to explain the importance...
Appreciate any insight from anyone with knowledge of Georgia notary law! TIA
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Msg #651517
13 replies | Didn't know they were still out there... | By Alz on 10/15/25 2:53pm
I recently complete a refi where Provident Funding was the lender.
It has been about 4 - 5 years since the last one... so much so, I was honestly a little nervous. Why? Most of you already know how special they are. That's why.
Has anyone else conducted a signing for them lately?
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Msg #651510
4 replies | Interesting conversation on fees | By Yoli/CA on 10/15/25 8:24am
Last night, I get a call from a 4-star rated SS requesting my services for tonight for a seller's package, no scans, less than 2 miles from me and they're offering $125.
(me) Yes, I'm available but can you do any better on that fee?
(him) We can do $135.
(me) As I'm sure you're aware, the cost of EVERYTHING has risen -- paper, toner, fuel, etc. -- everything has only gone up. Because of that, I've changed my fees to reflect those increases and I now charge $200 per package.
(him) I totally understand. That's what we get per file and we have to make at least $50. We will be increasing our fees next year also. Can you work with me on this for $150?
(me) Let's do it! 
Negotiate, folks. Your fees are attenable.
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Msg #651506
4 replies | Attn: All notaries. The time has come to teach the system. | By Lee/AR on 10/14/25 7:46pm
I am tired of this. We are being herded like cows. STOP. Here's the Plan:
Notaries everywhere: Let’s Speak with One Voice.
Facts: Every platform’s initial job offer isn’t meant to be accepted. It’s bait—designed to test desperation, collect counter-offers, and ignore them while the $5 escalation timer does the work. Eventually, someone accepts—not because their counter was honored, but because the algorithm coincidently timed it right.
Your counter-offer doesn’t influence the job. It just logs your price point for future profiling. It’s not negotiation. It’s data harvesting.
Let’s respond with unified, teachable language. If even a few dozen (more is better) ICs use the same copy/paste phrasing, schedulers will eventually notice. So, if many use the same words when rejecting an offer, hiring party will recognize that we are organized, want a better system and are doing something about it. I suggest the following generic phrases be used EVERY time you respond to an offer. They feed us generic info; reply likewise.
Fee Too Low: Fee offered does not reflect travel, fuel, print cost, service time & scan time, if applicable. Please adjust to a more realistic offer.
Location Too Far (or Not Given): Serviceable, yes. Profitable, no. Recommend increasing fee for extended distance. Also, exact location unknown, so no quote can be provided. (Add if true)
Not Available: Declined due to excessive distance. This location is only serviceable under rare, extremely high-fee conditions.
Copy. Paste. Repeat. Let’s make the pattern visible. Let’s make the system listen.
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Msg #651501
0 replies | EMD Settlement Group | By NotaryJohn on 10/14/25 2:38pm
Last info from them was posted in 2018. Has anyone had any recent experience with them?
TIA
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Msg #651494
3 replies | Updates on Notary Rotary | By Jody Wilson on 10/14/25 10:24am
Has anyone noticed the signing central hasn't been weeded thru and remove old outdated companies for us to join and converse with? There hasn't been any news or updates since 2020??? Our membership should include these perks I would believe.
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Msg #651487
1 replies | Quick favor from one notary to another ✨ | By Patricia Nixon on 10/11/25 10:44pm
I’m currently gathering feedback from notaries through a short 4-minute survey to better understand what’s working for us and where we’re facing challenges. Your experience and voice would be incredibly valuable, and if you feel it’s useful, I’d be grateful if you shared it with notaries public you know, too. I’ll post the results after I’ve received enough feedback.
Here’s the link: 👉 https://forms.gle/xK236adbihZx7DP5A
Thank you so much for considering it, and for everything you do to support fellow notaries.
Warm regards,
Patricia Nixon https://www.linkedin.com/in/misspnixon/
NJ Notary Public
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Msg #651472
2 replies | What to Expect in the Massachusetts Real Estate Exam? | By Allan Walker on 10/10/25 12:30am
I am preparing for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License Exam. I have finished my 40 hour pre licensing course and started using some study materials. I know the exam includes national and state sections. There are multiple choice questions in both parts. I want to know how difficult the state section is.
I have been studying with Pass4Future Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License Exam Practice Questions. They explain the answers in a simple way. It helps me understand the topics clearly. I want to know if their questions are similar to the real PSI exam. If anyone has taken the exam recently please share your experience. Which topics should I focus on more. Any helpful advice will be appreciated.
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Msg #651468
2 replies | INSPECTOR BOOTS | By Pam Zimmerly on 10/9/25 11:01am
I would not recommend taking any extra side work for these clowns. They are a low baller that expects you to do big jobs taking pictures of homes that are trashy. I spent an hour and 1/2 at a large home that was not even ready for inspection pictures and they made up excuses why they wouldn't pay me. My pictures were fine and if they had done their job and made the home owner know what needed to be done to be ready for me it wouldn't have taken half the time.
Then they didn't to pay me anything!! We negotiated a lower fee for my efforts now they are trying to say they didn't agree to that and are ignoring my emails.
Total waste of anyones time.....
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Msg #651461
2 replies | October 13, 2025, Columbus Day -- reminder | By Yoli/CA on 10/6/25 9:01am
Most banks will be closed on 10/13/2025 for the Columbus Day holiday. Always check with bank your specific bank for their holiday schedule then please be sure to check NRTC for accuracy.
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Msg #651451
7 replies | Signing | By Vatina Matthews on 10/3/25 6:00pm
Hello all,
I'm new to Notary. Any feedback I'm open to.
Ready to sign
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Msg #651435
7 replies | Ninja Notaries Inc. - Experiences? | By Kellosh/CA on 10/2/25 2:06pm
Wanted to see if anyone has dealt with this agency before I block them from my profiles. I can't add this to the SSL list, because this company has no publically available physical address.
They reached out to me via phone to do a same-day signing. Reviewed the location, signing type, and time. I said I was available and was told to look for a IC contract in my inbox. Nothing unusual about that for working with an agency the first time. Before I received the contract, I got a notification that the signing had been assigned to me through SigningOrder. Unusual, but not unprecendented, but it flagged me to be cautious about why they'd want me to sign a contract directly with them that didn't go through SigningOrder. I made initial contact to the signer to confirm the appointment.
Looking at the contract, I noticed that it had no contact information. Their phone number is listed in several places and I had the email of course. There was an addendum to the contract that specifically addressed me as though I was a Colorado-based entity. I did not complete that as I'm not. They wrote back telling me I overlooked it, and I asked for clarification and confirmation that I needed to sign it, as I wasn't based in Colorado.
A few minutes, I received an email saying because they were based in Colorado, I had to sign the addendum. I was in another appointment at the moment and couldn't respond right away. A few minutes later, I received another email saying they were removing me from the signing.
Seemed really unprofessional to me, and having no address published anywhere reenforced that impression. All I could learn is that they're based in Denver.
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