I Catch Another Notary's Mistakes

Someone called me for my California Apostille Service over the weekend. He had 3 documents that had been notarized by a Notary Public that he used a few days ago. This Notary completed a "Certification Of Copy By Document Custodian" for 3 documents of the client. This Notary made a whole bunch of mistakes.

The first mistake that I noticed was that 2 of the notarized documents did not have the complete Notary seal- the seal of the State of California was totally missing from one of them. Also, I noticed that the client- the person who was certifying the copy of the documents- had not even signed the documents. Not one. Finally, I noticed that the Jurat statement on the documents said, "Personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence...." Apparently the Notary had not heard about the new Notary laws that went into effect in California on January 1, 2008. Needless to say, I had to help this client out with more things than he had planned. This is just one example of how it really is important for Notaries to keep up with their training, and to always be aware of the laws and practices. It also shows that just because someone is a Notary Public doesn't mean that they know what they are doing. Frankly, if I were choosing a Notary Public or any other professional, I would want to use one who I would be fairly sure that they know what they are doing.

I'm a full-time Notary Public, I'm in the National Notary Association, and I perform Notary work each and every week- if I don't do any Notary work during the week, then I'm out of town on vacation. I don't let my Notary skills get stale- I work at it. I always check and double-check my work before I release it to my clients. If I ever encounter some situation where I'm not sure of the procedure in performing a notarization, I consult my Notary handbook (from the NNA), the NNA or a Notary friend.

Save Money on Mobile Notary Service in Hollywood with "Hollywood Express Hours"

Hollywood Notary.Net announces a new service with great pricing: Hollywood Express Hours! If you need a Notary Public to drive to you in zip codes 90028 or 90038 and you are flexible in accepting your Notary at any time between the hours of 1PM and 3PM, Monday through Friday, then here's a deal for you: I will come to where you are and notarize 1 signature, all for only $35 (hospitals excluded). Additional signatures will be $10 each. Imagine- now you can have your lunchtime completely, and not have it interrupted by driving to a Notary, and you'll save money, too! Note about this service: it's $35 cash or check only, and I expect you to have your documents and your identification ready when you call. Your appointment will be scheduled such that I can arrive at ANY TIME between 1PM and 3PM- it's MY CHOICE when to arrive during those times. You can set this type of appointment up in advance with me- but the pricing will only apply between the hours specified here on the days specified here, in the 2 zip codes specified here. This offer is good for first-time customers only!

To schedule an appointment during the the new Hollywood Express Hours, call David at (323)393-5822.

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Actors (SAG, AFTRA and Non-Union) Get $10 Off Mobile Notary Service at Hollywood Notary.Net

If you are an Actor (or Actress) in Los Angeles or nearby, Hollywood Notary.Net, offers you a great deal! You can save $10 off the regular Notary travel fees through December 31, 2008. Just show your SAG or AFTRA Card, or show your headshot, or anything that proves that you are an Actor when the services are rendered. Just mention the "Actor Discount" when calling! This discount applies to all travel services EXCEPT the Hollywood Special and the Starbucks Special. Use a Notary Public who's also an Actor- David Ransom at Hollywood Notary.Net!

To book an appointment, call David at (323)393-5822.

Save Money on Escrow When Purchasing A Home or Refinancing in Los Angeles County?

If you are looking to purchase a new home or refinance your home today in Los Angeles County, you can save yourself a few bucks. How does saving between $35 and $85 sound to you? You can do a lot with $35 - take yourself and 1 other person out to a casual dinner, or buy Fatburgers for 4.

All escrow companies work with signing companies, which find Notary Signing Agents, like myself, to go to the homes of clients to sign their loan paperwork. These signing companies are paid through escrow and typically charge borrowers $150 to $200 per signing, or more- up to $300 for a signing.

Well, consider this: when it comes to getting your paperwork signed and notarized, YOU, the buyer/borrower, have the power to choose your Notary Signing Agent. Did you know that?

If you are looking to buy a new house or to refinance, you can call David at Hollywood Notary.Net at (323)393-5822 beforehand, and arrange this deal: tell your escrow company that you want to use Hollywood Notary.Net for your loan signing agent service. I will call your escrow company and arrange to receive the documents. I will preside over your loan signing for $115 for documents that I print myself, or for $95 for documents that are overnighted by the lender.

Hollywood Notary.Net is a professional Mobile Notary and Signing Agent Service serving Los Angeles and surrounding cities. I have presided over the signing of paperwork for many new home buyers recently. I've also presided over the signings of hundreds of home loans - check out my website for details.

Remember, start planning to save yourself money now, by arranging your Signing Agent Service with Hollywood Notary.Net.

Get Into The Holiday Spirit With "Habitat For Christmas"

Like to get yourself into the mood for Christmas early- maybe listen to some Christmas music and see some nice short videos? Well, then, head on over to Habitat For Christmas, a collection of holiday cheer assembled by the maker of this Hollywood Notary blog. Let me know how you like it!

Hollywood Notary.Net Special Discount Code for Notary Service in Los Angeles

In honor of Barack Obama being elected President of the United States, from now thru November 7th, anyone who asks for the Barack Obama Discount will receive $20 off the regular price of the travel fee for Mobile Notary Service from Hollywood Notary.Net. This discount will apply to calls to homes, businesses, hospitals, and worksites. This discount is only mentioned here on this blog, and it will not be advertised on my main website or anywhere else. You must mention the Barack Obama Special in order to receive this discount. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts offered, including the Hollywood Special or the Starbucks Special.



To schedule your Mobile Notary Service and to claim your Barack Obama Special discount, please call David at (323)393-5822.

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Need To Type A Letter? Announcing My Letter Composition and Typing Service!

Do you need to write a letter to someone, but aren't sure how to put all the words together? I am an expert at doing such things. I will talk to you at length to find out exactly what you want to say, and then I will compose the letter for you. When I am done, I will finalize with you the contents of the letter. At that point, I can print it out for you and send it to you in the mail (it will be ready for your signature, if required), or I can email it to you in a Word document form (or in Appleworks format). I can also type any letter that you want typed. Pricing for this service is $25 for the first 2 pages and $10 for each additional page (since I'm just starting this service, I'm offering it for what I feel is a cheap price).

I also have a copy machine here, so I can make a limited number of copies of your letter at $1 per page.

If you think you could use this service, call David at (323)393-5822.

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Growing Old Takes Planning!

Every responsible adult in America will sit down and seriously think about growing old, and all that comes with it. There's a lot to think about. How much money will you be earning in the future? Who will take care of YOU if you get sick? What would YOU do if you had a stroke right now? What if an earthquake ravished your home? When you turn 70 years old, will you be able to take care of yourself? Will your kids take care of you if you lose your mental faculties? Do you have a trusted individual now in mind who would be willing to make decisions for you in the future? Do you have a will? Do you know about insurance- like life insurance (there are many kinds), long term care insurance, etc? Do you have a lawyer to consult with to help you in making all these decisions in planning for the future? Heck- do you have a will? Did you know that if you don't have a will, the State court will decide who gets your property after your death? Do you know about living trusts? If you were to have an accident today, do you already have a living will, or an advanced health care directive? Are YOU looking out for your parents? For your kids? For YOU?

Now, think about people who live in Galveston, Texas or Houston, Texas, who are filing claims with their insurance companies right now for damage done to their property. My uncle is a lawyer in Texas- he helps low income people with their claims. There are a lot of claims right now due to the recent storm- Ike. Insurance companies will often challenge you on paying claims, and it's not uncommon to be denied your claims. That's why having an attorney is essential today- you must know your rights. Attorneys can be expensive, but they don't have to be. The top 10 percent of income earners in this country have attornies at their disposal- they use them all the time as a part of their daily routines- they consult with them on making almost every decision. That's one reason why rich people are rich.

The bottom 10 percent of income earners in this country have access to free legal help. They can't really afford to go out and buy the best lawyers, so they often turn to the public defenders and legal aid organizaitons. It's free!

The other 80 percent of people still need legal help, but are often unwilling to seek it due to the most often high cost of legal fees. On average, a lawyer can easily cost $300 to $400 per hour.

Notary Public in West Adams near Crenshaw

If you need a Notary Public in the West Adams area, Hollywood Notary.Net is here! We are located on Adams Blvd. near 11th Avenue- call for the exact address and how to access the building. Available for walk-in or Mobile Notary appointments- just call David at (323)393-5822. Check out our website at www.hollywoodnotary.net.

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Need a Notary Public near UCLA? Announcing The Bruin Special

Yes, I, David L. Ransom Jr., Notary Public and owner of Hollywood Notary.Net, am an alumnus of UCLA. I went to UCLA beginnig in June of 1982 for the summer session, and I took a Precalculus class. I got an "A" in that class, but I worked by you-know-what off for it. In the Fall of 1982 (which for most students was their first quarter at the school), I took 3 classes: Math 31A (Calculus), English 3, and Psychology 10. I was living at home for this quarter, but I still managed to get a "B", A- and an A in the respective classes. At that time, I didn't know what subject that I wanted to major in, but for various reasons, I later ultimately chose to major in Mathematics/Applied Science. I graduated in December of 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics/Applied Science.

I recently had the opportunity to go back to UCLA in May for "UCLA Day", which was a special day where Alumni were invited to come to the school and see the changes. One thing that happened to me that I will bet didn't happen to other students was this: I got to go up to the floor where I used to live in the dorms (Dykstra Hall 6th Floor), and I actually stood outside the door where I used to live! It was fun, and I can tell you this: students today definitely live way better on campus (but they also pay more!)

Anyway, if you are a UCLA Student and need Mobile Notary Service, call Hollywood Notary.Net- by showing your ID card, I will give you $10 off my travel fee (so you will only pay $35 total for travel plus one signature to a home, or $38 total to a business). I'll call this my Bruin Special. And for you UCLA Alumni, if you show me your UCLA Alumi Association Card, I will give you $5 off my travel fee (or, just show me your Diploma from UCLA). It's always nice to meet fellow Bruins! To schedule an appointment, call David at (323)393-5822