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Posted by Yoli/CA on 8/8/18 7:48pm
I always tell borrowers my instructions are to instruct them to sign their name as it appears under the signature line. Meaning: if it says first name, middle initial, last name - then, that's their signature; if it says first name, middle name, last name - then, that's their signature. If they have a scribble of a signature, I Love It! In that case I ask them if that scribble represents what's under the signature line. If they say "yes", that's good enough for me. Our job as a notary is we are there to identify them as prescribed by our state notary law and to witness them sign and notarize their signature. Our job as a signing agent is to present the documents to them and make sure package is signed, dated, initialed and notarized as required.
I second VT's statement: "As for the signature on the driver license, if the signature on the driver license looks like the signature on the document, it will make it somewhat easier to defend the authenticity of the signature." And, that's why I like to include a copy of the ID with the completed package.
If someone signs in block letters (print rather than cursive), then that's their signature. For many years, I worked with someone who printed everything. And, he negotiated and signed many legal documents/contracts. No problem.
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