Posted by Grammy824/NC on 5/20/05 3:33pm
Msg #39346

Split Closing

I have a closing this evening that is referred to as a "split closing". There is also a Quit Claim Deed to be signed. The property is in Mississippi. The documents have both the husband and wife's names affixed; however, the wife will not be there for the signing. I have not encountered this situation before. Is there anything to be concerned about? Should I just notarize his signature, or how should I handle?

Reply by Jeanie-fl on 5/20/05 3:47pm
Msg #39349

Hi,

On your notarizations put in husbands name only. If the wife's name was printed along with his in the acknowledgment or jurat draw a line through her name and initial it.

If the wife signed first you'll have to attach loose certificates.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/20/05 6:18pm
Msg #39385

And make sure you indicate that you did only notarize the husbands signature, you can put "only" after his name.