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windycitynotary
Illinois
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 Posted - 08/14/2011 : 07:46:33 AM
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| I went to a structured settlement signing for a client I'll call "Robert" and was to meet him outside by my car as it was just a one-page signing. I waited and kept looking around for him when all of a sudden a woman approached me and introduced herself politely as my client. Funny thing was, it WAS my client, only my client was now a woman lol in a sundress, flip flops, braids and bigger boobs than me. I chuckled all the way home. |
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n/a
Oregon
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Posted - 08/12/2011 : 11:42:20 AM
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Hi, Is this still open? I have a great story (or two!) to share.
Cookie, signing off... Make it a Great Day! |
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n/a
California
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Posted - 06/02/2011 : 10:14:12 AM
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My story is about our remote area of El Dorado County. I was a fairly new mobile notary loan signing agent and JG Wentworth gave me a call for a "quick and easy" loan signing for only $35. I said that was very low - and asked how big te document was that I was notarizing. They said oh not very long. It was roughly 80 pages - in duplicate. I should've known then it was bad. Heck the name JG Wenworth - "Need Cash Now" commercial should've done it for me. But no, I was new and dumb and needed the experience. So I pull up to this remote property (alone and dressed nice) with a fence surrounding it and the first thing I see is a huge foaming at the mouth dog coming up to the fence barking and a pretty grungy 12ish year old boy following the dog and waiving me in as he opened the fence. The first building I see is a single wide trailer so filthy I was PRAYING (and Im not vcery religious) that this was the wrong address or something. It wasnt!. I very scary looking guy came peering out of the trailer. The child directed me to the actual house located behind the single wide - which wasnt a whole lot better. I entered reluctantly to find a very very very dirty interior with a coffee table covered in gunk and junk and a sofa they directed me to sit on that was so gross I wanted to sit on my briefcase - but I knew that wasnt happening. The odor of animals about was overwhelming - and the birds in the other room were skwaking the whole time and were shown to me later - wow - poor birds were in a fithy cage locked in a dark room and cage. The signing continued (on my lap because the table was so gross the papers would've stuck to it) and I got to the first signature. Not knowing what the loan was about ahead of time (it was a last minute job) I found out that it was for the signers advance on money for his birth defect claim that he borrows from whenever possible at an anormise interest rate of course. He was basically blind and had a lot of trouble signing the documents. The reason he and his wife listed for the loan was of course, "Need Cash Now". When I did the first notary page - his ID was presented and I noticed immediately that it was expired and to old to use. I asked for another form of ID - perhaps a passport. He didnt have it. I then informed him that I would have to reschedule unless he had 2 witnesses with a valid ID that knew him persoally and would swear they knew him to notarize it. Guess who he called - his trailer buddy and of course his wife did the second winessing. I could not wait to be done with this - a lesson learned! - I have since bought a tazer just in case.
All Around Notary Services
Melissa Anne Billups
916-397-5997
http://www.AllAroundNotaryServices.com |
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n/a
California
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Posted - 06/02/2011 : 09:46:45 AM
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WOW! - I carry a small but powerful tazer in my notary bag - and that is a great reason to!
All Around Notary Services
Melissa Anne Billups
916-397-5997
http://www.AllAroundNotaryServices.com |
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11261
Vermont
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Posted - 05/14/2011 : 06:44:32 AM
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| I receive an order for a signing. Call the borrower to confirm. At this time the borrower is quite upset with the process that they had been through and docs were not going to be ready for the original set time. She informed me that they run a B&B and are very busy. A clothing optional B&B!"We are a nudist colony". Oh boy...I come up with a plan to ask them politely to please cover up,if indeed they came to the door naked. By the time docs come in it is late Friday afternoon. Check in time. I drive up the driveway and come to a stop sign that announces,"beyond this point there is nudity". Sure enough there were naked people about. Thankfully the borrowers are clothed when they answer the door. We sit down at a table in a very charming country dining room. After a long 1 1/2 hours of signing and greeting guests as they arrive,we finish. I triple check the docs before I leave to ensure I don't have to return. When they see me out, I receive a gracious invite to "come back and visit anytime". I thank them with no intention of returning. Down right strange to me. |
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n/a
Indiana
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Posted - 05/09/2011 : 1:05:55 PM
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It was a dark and stormy night. Nothing unusual. As I arrivd at my appointment it started to snow a bit.
I introduced myself with a professional business card as I always do and was welcomed into their home. Since my shoes were wet I took them off at the front door to show respect. The borrowers were in their stocking feet. Their two friendly dogs greeted me at the door and after a pat and ear rub the owners made them scoot to the kitchen for a treat and a nap.
The signing was long but uneventful. I gathered up the contracts, ID's and photos, shook hands and headed for the door and my shoes.
We could only find one shoe! We started lookng every place. Wow! One of their friendly dogs was using my leather shoe as a chew toy. Completely wet, soggy and destroyed. The borrower offered to pay for the shoe but I declined as I was embarrassed to disclose how much my shoes cost compared to the surroundings. I did, however, accept a pair of house shoes for my drive home because it was wet and cool outside.
About 10 days later I received a check in the mail for $200 and a very lovely note.
Most people I meet in this business are really nice and thoughtful.
PS: This did not happen directly to me. I read it on a post, made a few changes as I thought it was too interesting to pass up.
Enjoy.
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 10:08:57 AM
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Layla Dillow's Story
My craziest notary story was when I had a closing with a single lady in her thirties. When I arrived at the house it was darkly lit with many scented candles burning. Her 8 year old son was in the living room watching TV and about every 5 minutes during the closing she would call out to him and ask him if he was okay; to which he would reply a simple yes. She had a cat and would stop during the closing to play with the cat with different cat toys and she talked about many things off subject of the closing. I had to constantly bring her focus back onto signing the docs and eventually got out of there an hour later.
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15043
Florida
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Posted - 05/08/2011 : 9:26:42 PM
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I was given a refinance that appeared to be routine. When I arrived at the borrower's house there were three cars in the driveway. I rang the doorbell and was greeted by the borrower's daughter who appeared a bit distraut. She told me that her mother, the borrower, wasn't feeling too well. I asked immediately if she could go through with the signing; the reply was absolutely. She then led me to a bedroom where the borrower was lying in bed.
Yes, I has to take my shoes off and laid in bed with the borrower who was a colonel in the army and was on disability. So I felt obligated to help her out. A 122 page document in bed with a borrower in the sweltering heat of Florida. Oh I forgot to mention that her air conditioner made her feel worse.
This was the strangest signing of them all; and it is true.
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Illoozions
Florida
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Posted - 05/08/2011 : 8:31:58 PM
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I was sent to notarize some documents for an 83 year old man. I had to ask for a copy of his wife’s death certificate, to which he started crying and told me that his wife was killed in a terrible accident and his family blamed him. I had patted him on the back and tried to console him that his family may come around eventually, thinking that it may have been a car accident or some such event. When he got up to get the cert, I noticed a strange lump under his sock, which appeared to be an ankle monitor band. When I received the death certificate, the cause of death on top had been blanked out, but on the bottom of the certificate it mentioned multiple stab wounds. During my appointment, he went through several bouts of tears, turning to anger towards his family members and friends, which worried me that he might end up turning on me. We completed our transaction and he asked me if I could come back and visit, since I seemed to be the only person that had any compassion for him. I carefully sidestepped the question, trying not to anger him and not knowing what I was dealing with. Upon returning to my office, I decided to look up his name online and found that he had stabbed his wife 16 times, killing her and was confined to his home awaiting trial, which ended up resulting in life in prison at 84 years old. After this, I have always made it a point to have someone in the car with me, especially if I am doing a signing for a single person, no matter what their age is!!
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2011 : 6:39:29 PM
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So far we have gotten about a dozen stories. If you can click the LIKE button on the upper left of posts to indicate that you like it, that will help me figure out who the winner will be. Thanks.
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edelske
New York
815 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2011 : 6:37:27 PM
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Essays must be 250-400 words long (per Jeremy)
Check your entry and revise if necessary
Kenneth A Edelstein
Mobile Notary, Apostille / Legalization Processing & Fingerprinting
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Jana
Tennessee
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Posted - 05/07/2011 : 7:22:03 PM
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Each day, each house brings a new adventure. In 2007, I was assigned to complete a refinance for a woman in her early 60's. The original time was set for 8:00 am. I called to confirm, but she said it was not a good time & she would need me to arrive at 11:00am. I agreed and the next day started on my schedule. At 10:00am, she called to say that she needed to change to time to 2:00pm. I explained that my next available time was at 4:00 pm, but she was not able to meet me until 5:00pm. Again, I agreed to re-schedule. My thought was she was not feeling well. I arrived at 5pm to a very dirty house. Went to sit on her kitchen chair & I jumped up to say someone had spilled something wet on the chair. She said her cat has bladder problem. After we signed the papers, she explained that she change the time because she did not want to miss any of her regular TV shows. Everyone has different priorities.
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jnknpo
Hawaii
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Posted - 05/07/2011 : 6:10:47 PM
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Great Idea
Just a heads up to all notaries, especially those with non-payment issues with Evolve IT. Bill Gimbel is using a new company name under Vista National. Anyone having non-payment issues should ask for money upfront. |
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2011 : 4:31:36 PM
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Today is May 6th. You can start posting your stories anywhere in the question of the day section at midnight EST, CST, MST, or PST. I'm looking forward to your stories. 250+ words per story please. Put your name at the bottom so we'll know who you are. Thanks.
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2011 : 10:52:09 PM
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OMG... the ghost of Joe... I haven't heard from Joe in more than two years. Welcome back!!! I love the story idea. Great! Dramatic. Its just what we need.
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Joe Ewing
California
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Posted - 04/27/2011 : 9:51:09 PM
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Mardi Gras night I was getting ready to drive downtown to do my best impression of a Paparazzi and the phone rang. It was one of my criminal defense attorney clients. "Hey Joe", he said, "I need you to go down to central jail and notarize a POA for one of my clients". At the time I was watching the local 6 o'clock news.
So I asked my client for the inmates name, DOB and Booking #. As he started spelling out the inmates name, I finished it for him. Because at the exact same time the TV station was showing the inmate being arraigned for 1st degree murder.
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n/a
Ohio
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Posted - 04/25/2011 : 12:10:26 PM
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Sounds like a plan to me too.
Dave Grinnell
Dayton, oH
NNA certified and background screened Signing Agent.
Have Laptop. Will Travel.
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mentalmi
Pennsylvania
37 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2011 : 03:18:12 AM
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leeinla
California
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 5:16:16 PM
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| OK. I am in. |
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n/a
Oregon
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 10:38:32 AM
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Yes, I do have a story that I will send.
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Originally posted by jbelmont
Hey everyone!
On May 7th, we will be starting a contest to see who can write the best notary story. Essays must be 250-400 words long, and should be about really bizarre, scary, or interesting but unusual signings. This information will be a source of enjoyment and interest to the other notaries which is why we are having this contest.
Rules:
(1)This contest will go on for a week, so you don't have to post the exact day of the contest.
(2) Responses must be posted in the question of the day section on May 7th to 14th.
(3)If we get 1-10 contestants, the prize will be $20 to the winner
(4) If we get 11-100 contestants, the price will be $50 to the top place winner, plus $20 to runners up if they are willing to let us post their story on our blog. We might edit it slightly if we feel necessary.
(5)Prizes will be in starbucks cards or upgrades to listings -- whatever the notary wants most.
(6) Let us know ahead of time if you want to be a part of this. Just respond to this post. We recommend writing your story as soon as you can, and just HOLD ON TO IT, until the date of the contest.
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merdie
Wisconsin
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Posted - 04/20/2011 : 07:25:51 AM
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| I'm in! |
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2011 : 7:16:51 PM
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Hey everyone!
On May 7th, we will be starting a contest to see who can write the best notary story. Essays must be 250-400 words long, and should be about really bizarre, scary, or interesting but unusual signings. This information will be a source of enjoyment and interest to the other notaries which is why we are having this contest.
Rules:
(1)This contest will go on until the 20th, so you don't have to post the exact day of the beginning of the contest.
(2) Responses must be posted in the question of the day section on May 7th to 20th.
(3)If we get 1-10 contestants, the prize will be $20 to the winner
(4) If we get 11-100 contestants, the price will be $50 to the top place winner, plus $20 to runners up if they are willing to let us post their story on our blog. We might edit it slightly if we feel necessary.
(5)Prizes will be in starbucks cards or upgrades to listings -- whatever the notary wants most.
(6) Let us know ahead of time if you want to be a part of this. Just respond to this post. We recommend writing your story as soon as you can, and just HOLD ON TO IT, until the date of the contest.
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Dear Signing Agents,
5-07-11 Story Contest $50 Starbucks to winner
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