Posted by not sure on 8/3/05 10:30am
Msg #56591

Lawyer State

I was asked to do a closing for someone vacationing away from home. The property is in a lawyer state and I am not a lawyer. My state doesnt require it.

I can't do the closing can I?

Thanks!

Reply by None on 8/3/05 10:33am
Msg #56594

What stae are you in, you should be able to.

Reply by not sure on 8/3/05 10:53am
Msg #56605

I am in WI property is in SC

Reply by Ted_MI on 8/3/05 7:46pm
Msg #56759

Hi,

I can't really address the issue in South Carolina, but I do have some experience with signings in Georgia. By the way, I am in the state of Michigan, which does not happen to be an attorney state. Now for signings for Georgia property taking place in Michigan does one have to be an attorney? No, one does not have to be an attorney.

Now does that mean that lenders may well still want an attorney even though it really isn't necessary. Yes; that has been my experience.

Now, how this all applies to South Carolina I am not totally sure. However, I would imagine that only signings that physically take place within the state of South Carolina require the services of an attorney.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 8/3/05 7:59pm
Msg #56769

I'm in FL, a non-attorney state, and have signed one SC property without any problems. The "attorney" requirement for attorney states is for within the state boundaries. For example, I know a some PA and MD notary signing agents doing DE (an attorney-only state) deals.

Reply by newlysmomva on 8/5/05 8:19am
Msg #57100

I jusr hope that in "Attorney" states they are not allowed to own title companies!!! Talk about a monopoly!