I have to go get something notarized

rudeguy

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Seriously...notarized?

Why? I basically have to pay someone $10 to watch me sign, then have them stamp the paper?

This is an outrage!
 

highland145

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I do it for free. Costs $35 for 10 years. Hard to justify charging people.

Come on down.
 

Scotteq

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Seriously...notarized?

Why? I basically have to pay someone $10 to watch me sign, then have them stamp the paper?

This is an outrage!


Check with your Bank - They often have notarys on staff, and generally provide the service for free to their customers.
 

surfsatwerk

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I'm a notary, only cache is that i have to stand close behind you and hold your hand in mine when I stamp your form.
 

dullard

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Its never been a problem for me. Just about all branches of banks that I've used have a notary. So would any real-estate agent. Both are very easy to find. And neither have ever considered charging me.
 

simonizor

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Tell the guy that's trying to charge you $10 to shove it up his ass and go to your bank and get it done for free.
 

kami333

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I usually get it done at the law library at the court house, $1.50.

Most banks will notarize bank related docs for free but it's hit or miss with other paperwork.
 

EagleKeeper

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Most local insurance agents will also have a notarary on staff.

Between courthouse, banks, real estate and insurance; you should ahve one that you utilize and can go to.
 

cronos

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I had done this several times with my bank, they never charged me anything.
 

wheresmybacon

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Not sure where you work, but many medium to large-sized business will have at least one notary on staff. Ask your boss. I was surprised to learn we had one in the office.
 

OCGuy

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That stamp doesn't pay for itself!

Some ignorance in this thread.

It is $10 because it costs money to maintain your notary status with the state.

It costs money and time to take the classes and do the background checks to become a notary.

It costs money to get the notary supplies and renew your notary once it expires.

If you are a smart notary you have an E&O insurance policy which costs money.


My SO only notaries loan documents $200/pop, which works out to an extra 8-12K/yr for us on top of what we actually do in this office.
 

highland145

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Some ignorance in this thread.

It is $10 because it costs money to maintain your notary status with the state.

It costs money and time to take the classes and do the background checks to become a notary.

It costs money to get the notary supplies and renew your notary once it expires.

If you are a smart notary you have an E&O insurance policy which costs money.
Registered voter, no classes, $35 and good for 10 years. Good thing we're behind the times.
 

rudeguy

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lol

This was all I had to rant about today. It was a pretty good day.

(and I ended up getting it done for free at one of those document preparation places. I didn't want to mess with the bank since its always stupid busy. I just fired up Google Maps, typed in notary, and hit navigate at the closest one.)
 

highland145

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Woah thats crazy, didnt realize some states had such lax notary laws.
I'm only required to check i.d. Don't even have to get a copy but I do. I even "marry" people.:D I do copy their i.d.'s and send it in with the license, just in case....