WARNING: Prestige Notary Beware!

[bbrea1976]

I closed a loan for Prestige Notary back in November and I have not gotten paid yet. They say they are changing payroll companies and is taking longer than usual. I ask to get paid by check at least. anybody else in this situation?

[cNsa5]

@bbrea1976 Excellent question!

SPECIAL NOTE: Accessing the database to locate information about potential clients has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . .

Just wondering if by any chance were you able to locate the immediately available information found within the Notary Cafe database on this business entity?

They have a LONNNNNG history of a Negative reputation.

The information in the Notary Cafe database is a GOLDMINE!

Most members express that they find it difficult/NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE to locate the Search Function in order to access the wealth of information available within the database that has been generously contributed by your sagacious fellow business owners over the years . . .

To be helpful, I’ve inserted an image for you & others [see below] to help members locate it to unlock the wisdom & knowledge of other members on the forums.

I’ve performed a cursory Search on your behalf and the results show ** 14 separate** threads (in addition to yours) about this particular topic. There is a plethora of data immediately available on the threads within Notary Cafe.

https://forum.notarycafe.com/search?q=%22prestige+notary%22

PLUS THIS INFORMATION ON THE VARIOUS BUSINESS NAMES UTILIZED BY THE OWNER"

https://forum.notarycafe.com/search?q=%22notary%20dash%22%20order%3Alatest

https://forum.notarycafe.com/search?q=%22notaries%20in%20action%22%20order%3Alatest

https://forum.notarycafe.com/search?q=%22jennifer%20glover%22%20order%3Alatest

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There should be sufficient data to determine how to best successfully receive remuneration for your professional services successfully provided within those threads.

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GUIDANCE WHEN EXPERIENCING NONPAYMENT:

Demand Letter for non-payment? Have you ever?

I had that happen to me. Here are the steps I was told to take and it worked. You need to contact the title company who used the signing service that contracted with you. If they refuse to help, let them know you holding them responsible. If they refuse to get the service to pay or to pay you, send 3 emails with a copy of the invoices attached marked PAST DUE, spaced about a week or two apart requesting payment with the warning that unless payment is made, you will be taking further action…

GUIDANCE WHEN EXPERIENCING THEFT OF SERVICES:

Notaries Will Travel

Notary Public “Theft of Services” complaint guidelines If it says, “California only” please look up your State agencies. Even if you are out-of-state but hiring parties are in California, I would suggest you also send to California agencies listed below. Call Email Send “Payment Demand letter” “ Register letter with return receipt “find at Post Office First create a track record of trying to collect funds due, to resolve nonpayment issue. Send email, letters, and CC everyone concerned Le…

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[johnsonps306]

Many threads about Prestige Notaries. They are notorious for slow pay.

I have found you have to invoice the minute you’re done with a job. I would put a reminder in my calendar for 60 days and start sending requests for status.

I’ve never gone as long as you have not getting paid. Jennifer’s phone number is usually on the notary instructions as the emergency after hours contact. You should call her direct.

[cryman.notary]

I am experiencing the same problem with Prestige. I just revised the invoice and gave them a deadline of 4/30/2025 at which time I will add a late fee AND then I will contact the Attorney involved as this was a lawsuit settlement case. I have contacted Title Companies in the past when confronted with non-payment on closings and it is usually resolved very quickly. The job they are not paying was probably the last I would have done for them anyway. They misrepresented the situation and took advantage. Lesson learned. These companies don’t understand…we can stay at home for free…not here to do them favors and pay their bills. Notaries don’t accept their assignments…they are no more!

[cryman.notary]

Just sent this to Prestige (they are stating it will be another 37 days now???)
Research among notaries shows a very bad reputation for Prestige paying invoices. I am hoping that this is not going to be that situation. Please note that there are alternatives to collection for notaries. I have done my due diligence in sending the invoice and your “agreement” sheet for the 3rd time. Payment is expected upon receipt of the invoice.

[johnsonps306]

Any time you re- invoice Prestige they start the clock again.

What always worked for me was invoice the date of service put a follow up 37 business days past that and re-send the original email asking for status.

I don’t think threatening works with anyone.

And contacting title for service payment issues can get you on a do not use list. That’s the way it can be. Notaries who work a lot are easy to work with. Not everyone likes to hear that reality.

[cryman.notary]

I don’t think coddling and playing their game is appropriate either. None of the signing companies I work with except for Prestige, make me jump through these hoops and none hold onto my money for such a ridiculously long period of time. Our expenses, our money, they should be ashamed of the lack of integrity with the business they are conducting (they already keep the lion’s share of the profit.) Not a threat…it’s called collection for non-payment. If I don’t pay my bills…I receive “incentives.” I don’t believe any of us are here to run mileage, burn gas, pay for electricity, paper, ink, equipment, insurance, membership dues, etc. to be met with such ridiculous “resets” for getting paid, hoping notaries will tire of trying and give up. I work with wonderful companies that pay before the ink dries. They don’t look for reasons not to pay. And Signing Companies who are easy to work with receive responses to request. Remember guys, they are competing against other agencies just as much as you are competing against other notaries. Others can receive “Not Available.” It is a two-way street. Do your job and do it right; ignore the slow to pay, low paying or deadbeat agencies.