HUCKLEBERRY NOTARY

Use your Notary skills and earn money! How? Read on!

Huckleberry Notary Bonding & Training   website: http://www.notaries.com

Now that you are a Notary why not make some Money? Become a Notary Signing Agent!

The greatest part about being a Notary Signing Agent is you don’t have to give up your current job unless you want to.  This is a great and fun way to earn extra money a couple of hours in the evening or on weekends.

What is a Notary Signing Agent?  A Notary Signing Agent is a commissioned Notary Public who has been specially trained in notarizing signatures of the parties involved on real estate loan documents for the purpose of closing a real estate loan transaction. Lenders who offer loans from other states in the country rely on competent Notary Signing Agents to complete the signing and notarizing portions of the real estate loan transaction in a professional, reliable and accurate manner.

The tasks of a Notary Signing Agent are vital to the successful closing and funding of the real estate transaction. A Notary Signing Agent is a Notary Public who has been specially trained in the knowledge of notarizing documents used in real estate loan transactions as well as refinancing transactions.

Notary Signing Agents attending our seminars will be professionally trained by an entertaining and nationally recognized Instructor who not only has performed and witnessed untold real estate and refinancing transactions, but who will encourage you and show you how to earn extra income with very little investment.   His expertise is invaluable to your success.

Become a Notary Signing Agent and make $85.00 to $150.00 per signing appointment. Never has there been a better time to start working for you!  As a Notary you can now create an extra stream of income for you and your family working only part-time.

How? Reserve your seat at one of our upcoming Seminars. Our expert trainer will make sure you leave the seminar with the knowledge, tools, and professional attitude to make money as a Notary Signing Agent. Call 1-800-852-5878 or 1-888-668-2790 today and sign up for the next seminar near you.

The cost is only $175.00.  It includes, class instruction from one of America’s top Educators, seminar workbook, seminar handouts, Certificate of Certification, one year membership in The Professional Association of Notaries Public and a 20% discount on Notary supplies.

Turn your Notary Skills into great earning potential.

Signing Agent Seminar
Feb 6 2010 8:30AM
Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport
5555 Hazeltine National Dr
Orlando (South), FL 32812
Call our Registrar now to reserve your seat at 800-852-5878

Cool Runnings

Congratulations to our CEO and leader, Derrick Huckleberry for completing the OUC 1/2 marathon this cool and rainy December morning.  Mr. Huckleberry completed the 1/2 marathon at an 8 minute, 49 second pace, finishing in just under 2 hours.

Special thanks to all the Central Florida notaries who came out in support of the OUC Half-Marathon.  We look forward to seeing you again next year.

Allowable Fees Charged by Notaries Public

State	Maximum Fee Per Signature Notarized
Arizona	$2.00
Florida	$10.00
Georgia	$2.00
Idaho	$2.00
Illinois	$1.00
Indiana	$2.00
Kansas	No Limit
Michigan	$10.00
Mississippi	$5.00
Missouri	$2.00
Montana	$5.00
Nebraska	$5.00
Nevada	$5.00
Pennsylvania	$5.00
South Dakota	$10.00
Texas	$6.00
Washington	$10.00
Wisconsin	$0.50

Notary Creed of Integrity

• I will empower myself with professional Notary training, continuous education, and the expertise of this Company.
• I will constantly strive to bring honor and respect to the office of Notary Public and to the public’s concept of this office.
• I will diligently follow Notary law, practices, and procedures, following established protocol proven to protect myself and the public I serve.
• I will prove the identity and require the personal appearance before me, at the time the notarization takes place, of every signer requesting a Notary act.
• I will verbally administer an oath or take a spoken acknowledgement for each Notary act performed.
• I will protect the client’s confidentiality and privacy at all times, unless mandated by law or in a matter of any threat to national security.
• I will conscientiously maintain a current and complete journal of all Notary transactions.
• I will never abuse my official capacity for any personal gain or at any request, and will never perform any notarial act when I am personally involved in the transaction.
• I will take measures to determine that the signer before me understands the transaction taking place, and if the signer does not understand, I will decline to notarize until comprehension is attained through an attorney or trusted source other than myself.
• I will carefully maintain security of my Notary seal and journal, and never allow their use by another person.
• I will be completely professional and above reproach in all matters both private and public, embracing high ethical standards at all times, and pledge to never bring disgrace to the honorable Office of Notary Public.

Become  a  notary  or  renew  your  notary  at  www.notaries.com  or  call  us at   1-800-422-1555.   Notary bonds, Notary seals, Notary education, Signing Agent classes, Notary Application, Notary Renewal.

Errors & Omissions-The Ultimate Protection

            In this day of casual lawsuits, notaries must take every precaution when performing their duties.  There are no shortcuts to performing a perfect notarization!  Every step must be followed to ensure that proper procedures are carefully adhered to.  Notaries are expected to know and understand the law requirements and faithfully adhere to them.  Unfortunately, even the best intentions are sometimes not enough to avoid serious difficulties.  A notary may be charged, falsely or accurately, with errors or omissions. Such examples would be: notarizing a forged document, failing to establish competency in a signer, or for performing a notarization for an individual who did not personally appear before the notary at the time that the document was executed. (This is the most common charge against a notary in a lawsuit in the State of Florida).

            Don’t allow yourself to be coerced into performing a notarization you are not comfortable with, or one you know is illegal.  Remember you alone are responsible for your actions as a notary, even if you simply “bend the rules” a little due to the pressure from your employer, family or friends.  Don’t do it! It is not worth the risk.

            Every notary is strongly encouraged to obtain Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance.  This low-cost optional protection can be an invaluable benefit in the event of a lawsuit.

            The bond required by the State protects the public against harm or loss due to an improper notarization by the notary.  The bond does not protect the notary.  It is not intended to; it is solely for the protection of the public you serve.  The bond will pay a valid claim up to the amount of $7,500.  However, the bond Company will then go back to the notary for reimbursement of the amount of loss.

            Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance, however, is optional insurance that may be purchased exclusively for the protection of the notary public.  E & O will pay the claim, up to the amount of the policy, (which may be purchased for thousands higher than the bond); including legal expenses incurred by the notary for defense against the claim of wrongdoing, even if no damages are awarded.

           

Become a Professional Signing Agent & Control Your Own Hours & Income

 A Professional Signing Agent is a Notary that is expertly trained to handle mortgage loan documents, specifically the signing and notarization of such documents.  Professional Signing Agents are earning $75 to $150 per signing appointment.

With interest rates so low, home prices falling and becoming more affordable and the number of homeowners who are refinancing, Professional Signing Agents are in demand by lenders, title agencies and escrow companies.  Why not use the notary seal you currently have and earn extra money during the evenings and on weekends?  Why not starting your own Professional Signing Agent business and be in control of your own hours and income?

Want more information and class dates?  Call our registrars Melanie and Maureen toll-free today.  Melanie’s direct toll-free number is 1-800-852-5878 and Maureen’s direct toll-free number is 1-888-668-2790. 

Both can answer any question you have and give you more information about becoming a Professional Notary Signing Agent. Or visit notaries.com and sign up online today.  Seating is limited.

We look forward to seeing you in class.        

Become a Notary or Renew Your Notary

Become a notary or renew your notary today through Huckleberry Notary Bonding.  Being a notary gives you opportunity to earn extra money in our current economy.  And, having the title of "Notary Public" on your resume is an added benefit when searching for that perfect job.  Call us at 1-800-422-1555 or visit us online 24/7 at www.huckleberrynotary.com.

Notaries! Education is Crucial.

Can you risk a wrong move as a notary public? Were you adequately trained before becoming a notary public?

Florida

notaries are not mandated by state law to pass a test in order to be commissioned. However, inquiring notaries are required to take some form of education or class.  Unless you make the move to obtain good, solid training as a notary, you put yourself and others at risk.  By making errors and invalid notarizations, we as notaries risk more government – mandated requirements and burdens.  In addition, some legal cases against

Florida

notaries have resulted in the employer being charged for a notary’s error or misconduct!

 

Be a professional! Let Huckleberry Notary Bonding, Inc. train you to properly execute your duties as a notary.  In our exciting half-day seminars, we’ll teach you all the basics of

Florida

notary laws (including recent law changes you need to know!) Learn notary practices and procedures, fraud prevention and notary protection.  Visit www.notaries.com to sign up for a live seminar or online course!

Do's and Dont's for Notary Signing Agents by Pat Avery, Director of Notary Education

     Do arrive early. Arriving early shows that you are responsible.  Remember when the cable guy showed up

late to your home?  Not only did that upset you but it inconvenienced you.

     Don’t arrive late and not call.  If you are going to be running late call and apologize at the door.  Calling

ahead tells the borrower that their time if precious and that you care about them and their time.

     Do encourage a borrower to sign all documents even if they are incorrect.  Sometimes doc’s have small mistakes that can be easily fixed by faxing that document over to the borrower without needing a notary to fix.  Remember there is a 3 day rescission on all loans that are refinanced. If there is an error it can be corrected without you having to go back out again.

     Don’t tell a borrower not to sign if it isn’t correct.  It may come across as though the mistake was intentional and may make the borrower feel uncomfortable about signing the corrected documents.  

     Do respect the borrower’s home.  Remember you are a guest in their home.  Do not impose on the borrower by asking for something to drink (unless you are offered) or to use their restroom.  People may feel uncomfortable letting a complete stranger use their restroom.

     Don’t take children, pets, etc with you to your signing.  This is a profession.  Notarizing loan documents is a privilege not a right.

     Do dress professionally.  You are a representative of the loan officer and the borrower will judge their loan documents based upon their impression of you.

     Do check to see if there are any documents that you need to collect from the borrower, many times there are conditions that need to be met and the loan officer has asked the borrower to give those documents to the notary to collect.

     Don’t ever speak badly about the lender.  I had an experience once where there were issues getting documents to the notary and there were errors made.  When the notary finally got the corrected documents days later they went to the signing and complained to the borrower that the lender had made mistakes with the documents and that they had a hard time with the lender.  Needless to say the borrower refused to sign the documents based off of what the notary said.

     Do make sure that the documents are sent back right away.  I once had a notary go out to lunch and a movie after the signing.  While she was there someone broke into her car and stole everything.  The borrower was upset because now someone had all their personal information including social security numbers, copy of driver’s license and other personal information.  I lost $10,000 on this deal.

     Do learn the mortgage language.  While we realize you are not there to sell our loans or to explain them, sometimes you will get a borrower who will ask a simple question that has a simple answer.  If you don’t know the answer don’t fake it or guess.  Always try to get a cell number for the loan office in case the borrower has any questions and ask the loan office if its ok to call them during a signing if the borrower has questions.

     Don’t try to hide a mistake.  If one is made, suck it up and admit to it and get it fixed.  Ignoring it will not make it go away.  If you make a mistake on one of the pages remember that there is a borrowers copy and you can substitute that page for the one with the mistake.

     If a borrower asks you if you believe they are getting a good deal tell them that you are not able to answer that because each loan if different for every person.  No two loans are alike even though they may seem like it.

     Remember many borrower’s think you work for the loan officer and not a signing company.  It is the loan officers that give you your business.  My father always taught me never to bite the hand that feeds me.