What are these “door knock” jobs I’ve been getting? They say: “The job: We need this door knock executed RIGHT AWAY within 24 hours, between 8am and 8pm. NO EXCEPTIONS, THERE IS A COURT DEADLINE. Print this instruction email and Print the 3 pages uploaded to NotaryDash order. Only document is a letter to deliver and a Contact Form to scan back.” This one was from Notaries in Action.
Not the kind of job I’d ever consider taking, but just wondering if anyone has had experience with these? TIA!
Many years ago I did a few. Seemed like each one was for a different reason and all had problems of 1 kind or another. Nobody home/no address on house/mailbox to take pic of to prove you were there. 1 guy very hostile. People rarely home or won’t answer door or tell you to get lost if they do. The lack of prior contact just makes us look suspicious to them. That was during my ‘well, I’m near there anyway’ days-- Now, not worth it.
Today 5/14/24 saw broadcast for door knock and appeared to be process server type job in Auburn WA King County. So far in 2024 police officers operating as process servers or warrant service have had at least 6 gun shot attacks during this process. I would like to emphasize that “door knocks” are not safe. People broadcasting these offers do not care about you. Especially to newbies ~ think about this assignment before accepting offer. Be safe.
Such a great point. Wish there was a way to get it out to everyone! Thanks so much!
These door knocks are the same a process service. These engagements often have unhappy people on the receiving end. Having served many criminal warrants and civil orders I don’t recommend accepting these engagements. The hazards aren’t worth the low fees being offered.
I agree 100%. I never accept any jobs that require me to show up unannounced. If I cannot make contact with the signer/consumer beforehand, I do not go. My personal safety is my number 1 priority. Money will do me no good if I am dead.
I took up DKs when there was little work. They are mostly for solar companies when their customers fall behind. It doesn’t pay well and you have to negotiate fees for distance.
The good thing about the payment reminder Door Knocks is that people rarely want to talk to you and you can leave a letter and go. The people I have spoken with are generally friendly, what is unpleasant is how some remote locations are peopled with the type of person that is deliberately off the grid. In those situations it is possible to attract suspicion and hostility.
Some of the DKs are actually merchant visits where you book an appointment in advance. Those pay the same but are three times the work. I negotiate those fees and I schedule to fit in with I am already near the location.
The other kind of Door Knock for law firms usually comes about because they don’t have updated contact information so you cannot call in advance. Others are current and you are simply running paperwork for signature. I have had a terrible time collecting my fees for the lawfirm assignments and they will not pay you if you print, show and the signer refuses. I have finally given up on one scheduling company that took four months of contact and still didn’t pay.
I would rather not do Door Knocks.
Is notarization required for these? I do not see any signature lines for anyone on the form, nor does it mention notarizing in the instructions. This assignment is for for an Attorney who has lost contact with a claimant.
It depends on the kind of letter. I recently had one for an injury that did not have a notarization, it was merely contact details and a small questionnaire. I have other assignments that require a single notarization. They will mention it in the instructions and usually include the certificate.
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