Posted by SLP_VA on 11/9/05 11:06am
Msg #75376

Certifying a Limiited Power of Attorney

I have never been requested to certify this document in a loan package. I've only notarized (acknowledged) the document.

I received 2 copies of this document, one with the statement at the bottom of document:

CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE COPY BY:________________________

Is this for the TC or Lender to complete and sign???

TIA

Reply by Kiso on 11/9/05 11:42am
Msg #75389

I think you're supposed to sign it, because you're certifying it, but I would double check w/ someone else....check your law primer book if you have one.

Reply by Becca_FL on 11/9/05 11:57am
Msg #75393

It's for the person making the copy of the original doc. In most cases, it's for Title. However, there is one NY TC that sends 3 copies of the mtg. with this stamp on them. I asked them how I could "certify" that they were copies with wet signatures on them. Duh!

Some TCs try to do their work in advance.

Reply by Becca_FL on 11/9/05 12:03pm
Msg #75397

Also - check your State laws re: certifying copies.

If this is a POA pertaining to the signing ie: wife signing for husband, the TC, in most cases, needs an original to record with the Mtg/DOT.

In Title, I certified copies from originals all the time. Many Cos do not require a Notarized certified copy only a certified copy. Does that make any sense?

Reply by SLP_VA on 11/9/05 12:06pm
Msg #75399

Re: To Becca: Certifying a Limited Power of Attorney

Yes, it does and thank you Becca.

I am allowed in my state to certify copies, but I just wasnt sure if I had to be the one signing the CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE COPY line since I was the one that notarized it.

I've never seen it before.

Thanks again.