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Posted by  JanetK_CA on 7/3/20 5:50pm
Well said. I don't recall the OP saying what the temperature threshold would be for walking away from a signing or what the reaction would be if a person did have a fever. It would be a judgment call in every situation. It might simply mean putting a little extra space between people.
Of course everyone is free to make their own decisions about this, but I don' think there's anything 'insane' about taking precautions that many other businesses are taking. What if the person was running a fever of 103+ and was coughing? Is not ruffling any feathers at a title co office worth potentially risking your life? I don't think so. And not every notary has the same issues re: health history, age, etc.
I think it would be a good idea to disclose up front to the client and the signer what precautions we're planning to take, but like other businesses, I believe we each have the right to take whatever steps we feel are appropriate to ensure our own safety. If they're not willing to go along, then they're free to get another notary. My guess is that most borrowers would be happy to go along. They'd probably even appreciate it if the notary took their own temperature, as well, to put them at ease about their own safety.
It hadn't occurred to me to get a thermometer - mostly because lack of a fever doesn't guarantee any less risk - but if handled with tact, I don't see a problem with it. As for those opposed, you're free to express your opinions on why you oppose it, but I'd also love to see the negative characterizations dialed back a bit on this page... Rather than encourage more exchange of ideas, it tends to stifle discussion, and I don't think that's to anyone's benefit.
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