Derrick,
Thanks for the PM!
May I say in public?
Just to clarify, No I don’t think your comments were attacking, or rude. On the other hand, mine may have been a touch ‘rude”? I apologise.
I figure my ‘Montana’ is the same as yours? If it weren’t for Wyoming, we’d be neighbors.
I fully understand what you say about SS’s and Title Co’s putting in little ‘stipulations’ about our jobs, from “you must wear shoes,” to “take a photo of the house, inside and out”. All this ‘stuff’ comes with the job.
As far as being a ‘representative’ of the Title Company, we usually are hired by them, and as such represent (not as a notary, but as a SA) them…at least to the borrower. I always try and make it clear that I am an ‘independent contractor’ hired by the TC, to bring the paperwork to them as a convenience.
As for your comments about privacy..I believe we all have a fiduciary duty to our clients, and/or the signers to keep all their information strictly private.
I also believe we need to communicate that fact to them.
My main comment was that I carry, and have for years, a digital camera to take photos of the signers ID, if required. I have no more qualms about doing this, than having them hand me a photocopy. If they refuse the photo, I carry a ID document (similar to PAW’s) that I fill out and sign.
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
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