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PhilWilsonNotary
Washington
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 Posted - 05/20/2013 : 1:07:07 PM
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I've thought a lot about this. What I think is that yes, we do owe it to the SS, lender, and borrower to appear professional, but I have found that I also don't want to come across as the loan officer for the bank- which very nice clothes tend to convey. I went from wearing a tie and sweater vest to a dress shirt and slacks to a very nice polo and slacks. To me, this gives off just the right impression, which is of a mobile independent signing agent.
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Venita Peyton
North Carolina
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Posted - 03/03/2012 : 5:38:46 PM
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Originally posted by BigJoe52
I think it is entirely based on where you are going. I am up here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and there are some places you just don't go wearing a tie. My rule of thumb...know your neighborhood.
Joseph W. White
Clients take me seriously when I dress conservatively. Most of the time it's a dark skirt and blazer. Whether its a house valued at $85,000 or a $500k dwelling at 8:30 pm, this style keeps me focused on the seriousness of closing the deal. I'm usually the only actual person the client meet, since the preliminary work has been performed via phone, fax and computer.
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BigJoe52
Massachusetts
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Posted - 01/19/2012 : 07:02:49 AM
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I think it is entirely based on where you are going. I am up here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and there are some places you just don't go wearing a tie. My rule of thumb...know your neighborhood.
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edelske
New York
627 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2011 : 10:25:37 AM
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Originally posted by FlaNotary
I think we should all wear long black robes 
Robert T. Koehler
Notary Public for the State of Florida
Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Florida in the Bahamas
Commissioner of Deeds for the State of New Hampshire
Certified Loan Signing Agent
AAWO Accredited Wedding Officiant
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DianaNotary
California
167 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2010 : 4:37:49 PM
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Originally posted by FlaNotary
I think we should all wear long black robes
Robert T. Koehler
Notary Public for the State of Florida
Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Florida in the Bahamas
Commissioner of Deeds for the State of New Hampshire
Certified Loan Signing Agent
AAWO Accredited Wedding Officiant
www.NotaryWeddings.com
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FlaNotary
Florida
59 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2010 : 07:07:42 AM
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I think we should all wear long black robes
Robert T. Koehler
Notary Public for the State of Florida
Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Florida in the Bahamas
Commissioner of Deeds for the State of New Hampshire
Certified Loan Signing Agent
AAWO Accredited Wedding Officiant
www.NotaryWeddings.com |
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Lisa T.
California
391 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2010 : 09:44:26 AM
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| Button front, collared shirts (short & long sleeves) and slacks, not too cheap or too expensive. I have the basic color slacks - navy, brown, black, and grey. I have just about every color of the rainbow in shirts so I can mix and match. I add to the collection as the clearance sales come up. |
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crtowles
California
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Posted - 06/17/2010 : 10:09:22 PM
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Personally, I do both signings and general notary work. I have a few pars of nice comfortable dress slack and a couple of skirts and nice blouses that I were. I think business casual is the best bet in all circumstances. I never know where I'll end up so I dress in a way that I can can be in any setting as well as look professional and not feel out of place or make anyone feel uncomfortable.
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KanDoNotary
Oklahoma
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Posted - 04/23/2010 : 11:06:37 AM
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I agree with Paul for the most part. Local dress code is a good barometer for what you should wear.
However, I also do general notary work beyond my NSA, and since my other business is as a virtual assistant working online, I may be in jeans and a T-shirt when I get a call for immediate service. I'll just go as I am for those, and I'm usually not under-dressed.
But to directly answer you question, I'd plan to dress as I would for a business casual setting.
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vince
Kansas
324 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2010 : 08:34:44 AM
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| There has been a couple of closings I've done where the company requested that a jacket and tie be worn. As the fee was adequate, I didn't mind changing to accept and accomplish these. Otherwise "business casual" works well. |
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PWinFL
Florida
469 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2010 : 04:50:30 AM
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In my personal and professional opinion, the notary, whether they are "just a notary" or a Signing Agent, should ALWAYS dress professionally. That is, wearing business casual attire. What constitutes "business casual" is dictated a lot by location. Here in FL, business casual is shoes, slacks and a collared shirt or blouse. I've seen too many notaries show up at the consumers residence, place of business, or other locations where the 'signing' is taking place, wearing jeans, tee-shirts, flip-flops and shorts. Not a professional image by any stretch of the imagination, except for maybe a beach party.
Never drive any faster than your guardian angel can fly.
I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida,
and I may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.
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DianaNotary
California
167 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2010 : 10:01:14 PM
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First impressions really count, so I was just curious how other notaries adhere to the dress code while on the job. Specifically, I want to find out what is considered common dress for a Notary Public (both males and females)?
I believe that is a challenging issue for most of us, [considering the fact that we, mobile notaries have to travel extensively ( and meet people from different backgrounds- business, legal, hospital, jail…..) yet, make sure that our appearance fits the corporate culture of a certain business/social group]…
Any thoughts and experiences?
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