Went to the recorders office. Pulled a record I needed, then forgot - OOPS, I was supposed to notarize a document in order to submit an updated record in the county. I asked the very nice lady, Leida, if there were any notaries around. All she could say is there's a sign outside the office on the corner (they aren't allowed to make any recommendations for notaries and they aren't allowed to advise you of what forms you need to fill out - kind of disappointing - they charge you for records, mandate you keep permits, and register things, but then refuse to tell you what forms you need to register those things), that's not Leida's fault and this isn't a review of the recorders office. So, head outside, straight out the door, cross the street, turn left onto Escobar, walk up and there's a sign. Honestly, I'd have skipped or ignored the sign as its color reminded me of a tarot/palm reading sign, but I found it on the corner of Escobar and Castro. I read it, it said Forms and More, 535 Castro, Suite 303 (3rd floor). Walked half a block from the sign and found a doorway to a professional center on the right. I walked inside to a ramp that hooks to the right. Grabbed the elevator which had a sign that you should NOT use the elevator when it's windy in case the building loses power... YIKES! Wasn't sure if it was an elevator ride or Hollywood Tower of Terror, kidding of course, the elevator was nice and clean inside. I did notice throughout the building what appeared to be earthquake retrofitting bolts and tie downs. The slow elevator ride gently delivered me to the third floor. It felt like I was entering a restricted area. There was a very nice lady there who looked at me to provide her my reason for being there. Once I did, she directed me where to go, down the hall and door 3 or 4 down on the left. It was there I met Lisa, my savior for the day.
Lisa was awesome. First she noticed my documentation wasn't really in order and I had not filled it out correctly. Without advising or giving me legal advice, I was helped with identifying the pieces that were wrong and had them corrected. Next, I found out I had the wrong form which I had claimed my attorney gave me, only to get home and find out my attorney gave me the correct form, I was the one that grabbed the wrong one online, filled it out, and brought it in. Lisa knew what I needed, printed me the correct form (which was the correct form my attorney had given me), helped me with notary, and I got it all for 30 bucks and was done in about 30 mins. Maybe the county should hire Lisa and they can take down that sign that they can't tell you what forms you need at the recorders office, but until then, I know where to find the best help in the area. Lisa was so sweet, listened to me complain about my woes, and I was on my way back to the court house and assessors office with 100% SUCCESS! Thanks Lisa. Would definitely go back here for forms and notary in the future. Thanks Lisa! read more