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Let's Talk About Notary Signing Agents

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  All notary signing agents (aka NSA, loan signing agents, or signing agents) are notaries, but not all notaries are signing agents. So, what's the difference and why should you care? A notary signing agent has additional training and certification to handle real estate documents: purchase, sales, refinance, HELOC etc. They also carry higher E&O insurance policies. In essence, NSAs perform two functions: The certified NSA guides the signer through the real estate document package making sure all the required forms are correctly signed and dated, boxes are checked, and is tasked to make sure the signing process goes as smoothly as possible. After docs are signed and double checked for errors, the NSA gets the documents back to escrow as quickly as possible. The NSA also is performing her notarial duties by verifying that the signer is indeed who they present themselves to be, and to notarize and document in her journal all the required documents within a real estate package....

Valid Government Issued Identification – What is it, and why you need it for a notarization.

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  A California notary must have a valid government issued ID in order to perform a notarization. Government issued ID is pretty much what it sounds like. It’s a form of identification issued by a government entity. The most common forms are US state issued driver’s license, a state ID card , and a US passport. O ther forms of acceptable identification are: Military ID Canadian, and Mexican driver’s license Foreign passport I nmate ID card Acceptable ID for a California notary must be valid, meaning it must not be expired. The ID must have a photo of the individual, a physical description, signature, issue and expiration dates, and government issued identifying number. Social security cards are not acceptable. Y our ID must be physically present. Photocopies, or digital images are not acceptable. A California notary will refuse to notarize if you present her with such. Question : What if I’ve lost your driver’s license and have no other form of...

Important Considerations When Choosing a Mobile Notary

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  One does not think about notaries often, much less a mobile notary, until you need one. Then there’s a mad scramble to find one, anyone, to get the job done. In most cases a trip to a mailbox store will most likely get the job done and is not a bad choice if you have single, simple document you need notarized. There are times, however, when traveling to a notary is not convenient or even doable. Perhaps you’re housebound, or the signer has mobility and/or health issues. Maybe the signer is in the hospital, a nursing facility, or rehab. It may be a case of not being able to leave work, or you have strange work hours that preclude you from visiting a notary public during regular business hours. Or maybe, you just like the convenience of a mobile notary coming to you. In these instances, a mobile notary is essential for getting the notarizations you need. Choosing the right mobile notary is important for the following reasons: A traveling notary who regularly makes hosp...

What is a Mobile Notary?

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  A mobile notary, also known as a mobile notary public, or a traveling notary, is a state commissioned notary public that travels to the location of the signer for the purpose of notarizing their documents. A mobile notary will travel to just about any location. For example: Hospitals, nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities etc Work place Parking lots Parks Homes Restaurants, coffee shops There are any number of situations where a signer cannot go to a notary, such as illness or injury, or perhaps one’s work schedule doesn’t allow it. In these instances, having a mobile notary come to you provides a much needed service and convenience. Each state governs what a mobile notary may or may not charge. In California, a notarization m ay not be more than $15 per signature. The travel fee charged is not regulated in California except to say that the mobile notary must disclose the travel fee amount to the signer. Often times, the trave...