CALL TAMARA @ 714.791.6854 for all your notary needs in Orange County!

August 26, 2008

Loan Signings!! CALL TAMARA @ 714.791.6854 OR SEND EMAIL TO gotnotary@notaryca.com

I agree buying a home is not an easy decision. But when it comes to signing; finding a certified, trained background screened Mobile Notary Loan Signing Agent who can take care of your complete loan signing documents is not easy either. GotNotary? makes the difference! I will play a key role in your loan signing process and follow it through the process meticulously…

I have vast experience in handling various loan signing documents in California

I am a Certified and special background screened Notary Signing Agent compliant for a Federal law called the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act.(GLBA) through National Notary Association.

I accept e-docs, ability print on Laser printer and ship the documents after signing.  I am available for Same day, Emergency, last minute, evenings, after-hours, weekends signing service with flexible hours at a convenient location of your choice. 

Once your documents are ready to be notarized, please contact me and have a valid identification that matches the name on your document.I will take care of the rest.  Plese see below for acceptable forms of identification…..

Acceptable Forms of Identification:

Acceptable forms of identification will contain the following: photo, physical description of the person, signature, serial number and an expiry date. The following forms of identification are acceptable:

  • An identification card or State-issued driver’s license by the Department of Motor Vehicles issued within the past five (5) years.
  • A United States Passport
  • An identification card issued by any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
  • Other State-approved identification card, consisting of any of the following, provided that it also contains a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number
  • A passport issued by a foreign government, provided that it has been stamped by the U.S. Immigration or Naturalization Service or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • A driver’s license issued by another state or by a Canadian or Mexican public agency authorized to issue drivers’ licenses
  • An identification card issued by another state
  • A military identification card
  • An Inmate Identification card issued on or after January 1, 1988 by the Department of Corrections, if the inmate is in custody

In the absence of above mentioned ID, Credible Witnesses (2 people who personally know the signer and have an ID) may be used

Source: Notary Public Handbook 2006

CALL TAMARA @ 714.791.6854 OR SEND EMAIL TO gotnotary@notaryca.com

Welcome to GotNotary? Mobile Notary services for today’s world. Search for a Notary ends here!

In today’s world, the needs of Notary services are endless. Finding a Notary service that prioritizes customer satisfaction while providing quality services at a reasonable rate is important. GotNotary? promises just that—professional service at a competitive price for all your Notary needs. Affordability, Convenience, Friendly service is the mantra behind my Notary service. .

I, Tamara Van Affelen, am a Notary Public and Certified Loan Signing Agent commissioned in the State of California.

I am a Certified, Bonded, Insured and Background screened (GLBA compliant through NNA) Notary Public providing Mobile Notary and Loan signing services traveling* to your home or business or work or at a mutually convenient place for the Notary services anywhere in Orange County, including Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Westminister, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Ventura, Riverside, Corona and any other cities surrounding these areas.

What you can expect from GotNotary?:

  • Attractive rates – $7 per Notarized signature
  • Flexible hours – 7 days a week – weekdays, weekends, late evenings including public holidays
  • Easy access – Web,Phone, E-mail, Fax
  • Punctual,Efficient and Friendly service

*Nominal travel fees might apply

August 19, 2008

CALL TAMARA @ 714.791.6854 $7 PER SIGNATURE Mobile Notary Southern California

GotNotary signing service is here for you!  As a Mobile Notary Public and Certified Loan Signing Agent, I provide notary and loan signing services at the location of your choice, at your convenience. With everyone’s busy schedules, jobs, traffic and gas prices, having a Notary come to you to sign and notarize your documents is the best way to go!  My commitment to you is to provide the best customer service possible.  Whether you need my services for high-profile figures or you are just someone in need of my services, I always respect your confidentiality and privacy with everyone. The following mobile notary services are provided throughout

Orange County including the surrounding counties of Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.

 

As a California Notary Public, I provide the following services:

 

Estate Planning Documents

 

 

Wealth Management / Financial Documents

 

 

Insurance Documents

 

  

 

Loan Documents – Refinances, Purchases, HELOCs, Ship Mortgages

 

 

Deeds – Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others

 

 

Health Care Directives, Trusts, Affidavits

 

  

Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney

 

 

Adoption – medical, employer verification, background, etc.

GOTNOTARY will:

 

Pick-up and Delivery of Loan Documents in a timely manner


 

Meet with borrowers at convenient location of their choice


 

Experience & knowledge to identify loan documents for Borrowers

 

 

 

Obtain all signatures, initials and completion of documents

  

Notarize documents as required (Acknowledgments and Jurats)

 

Ability to print e-docs (Laser Printer)

 

(Must have proper IDENTIFICATION as required by law - see below for List of Acceptable forms of ID)

Acceptable forms of identification will contain the following: photo, physical description of the person, signature, serial number and an expiry date. The following forms of identification are acceptable:

  • An identification card or State-issued driver’s license by the Department of Motor Vehicles issued within the past five (5) years.
  • A United States Passport
  • An identification card issued by any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
  • Other State-approved identification card, consisting of any of the following, provided that it also contains a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number
  • A passport issued by a foreign government, provided that it has been stamped by the U.S. Immigration or Naturalization Service or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • A driver’s license issued by another state or by a Canadian or Mexican public agency authorized to issue drivers’ licenses
  • An identification card issued by another state
  • A military identification card
  • An Inmate Identification card issued on or after January 1, 1988 by the Department of Corrections, if the inmate is in custody

In the absence of above mentioned ID, Credible Witnesses (2 people who personally know the signer and have an ID) may be used

August 18, 2008

What is a notary, what do they do, and do I need one?

A Notary Public is an individual who satisfies an individual state’s requirements and obtains a license to verify the authenticity of signatures and signors’ identities on many types of documents. They are very limited in their scope of duty—they merely verify the identification of the signor(s) of a document, and sometimes provide the language wherein the signor swears they are who they say they are. Notaries in and of themselves do not provide any other function, though many notaries have other jobs in addition to being a Notary Public.

The requirements for becoming a notary are widely varied from state to state. Some states require that the individual attend a one-day seminar, which explains what is required of a notary, how to verify signors’ identities, what types of formats are required, and the legalities involved in being a notary. Some states merely require a bond, and sworn oath that the notary will adhere to the laws governing them within their state. There are many bond companies from whom a potential notary may secure a bond; generally, a new notary is flooded with information from companies who wish to bond them, provide them with insurance (notaries are encouraged in some states to carry special insurance with regard to their work, in case someone files a lawsuit against them) and for notary materials.

The primary tools a notary uses is an official log book and the notary stamp. Once accepted and sworn in as a Notary Public, the notary can purchase a special stamp that has their name, the date of their license expiration and the state in which they are licensed as a notary. These items can have different appearances, but all do basically the same thing. The log book memorializes the date, name and address and identification number of the individual whose signature the notary is confirming. The stamp, while not replacing the original signature of the notary, is a seal of authenticity of sorts.

When does one need a notary?

Notaries are commonly found in lawfirms, title companies and financial institutions, i.e., banks and credit unions. This is because the bulk of the need for a notary is generated by these types of businesses. In general, employees of these business will become a notary in addition to their actual job within the company; for example, many legal secretaries and paralegals become notaries as a convenience to their firm.

When providing an affidavit, verification, or any similar sworn document to the court, it is generally necessary to procure a notary’s stamp to indicate that you are, in fact, who you say you are on the document. Contracts often require a notary for the same reason. Wills, trusts, power of attorney documents and contracts all require a notary’s stamp in many states. Title companies have notaries attend signings for the purchase of real estate, because state laws generally dictate that the purchasers’ signatures must be notarized—essentially, they trust a Notary Public to verify by looking at the person’s original identification that they are who they say they are. This heads off potential problems down the road, if the question of identity ever arises. Financial institutions use notaries for loan signings, and other projects where monies or property are exchanged. Their notaries’ services generally can be used by customers of the financial institution, if a notarized signature is needed for a purpose other than with that financial institution, for a small fee. Generally you will find listings for notaries in your local yellow pages. Some notaries are “freelance”, and do their work on their own rather than in conjunction with their employers.

Regardless which state or city you live in, you may want to secure the services of a Notary Public whenever you or someone else is signing any sort of document or agreement. If you are doing your will, it is a wise idea to have your signature notarized, so as to avoid confusion and problems when the will goes into effect. If you privately sell a used car, it is not a bad idea to obtain the services of a notary on the bill of sale. These are only examples. It never hurts to have signatures notarized on any document which you want to be legally binding.

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