Posted by Shar_PA on 3/30/06 8:39am
Msg #109690

POA's w/absent signers-nxt question please....

I just want to be clear, If I change the Notary Block on a blank Ack do I cross out the preprinted Notary Block & type my own under or next to it?? Also, I attach an Ack to every notarized document correct? SOrry for the Idiot Questions but I am new, learning and want to do the best job without risking my commission for a quick buck!!

Reply by FlaMac on 3/30/06 8:59am
Msg #109700

Not sure how soon you need a response...

but I would call the title company while you're waiting. I'm in Florida so not much help except to say that the lady in PA that responded to you earlier said:

"PA is VERY specific with their wording and almost every time you will need to change your notary block. Make the title company give you IN WRITING exactly how they want each person to sign and initial. Again, you almost certainly willl need to attach your own acks."

She didn't say how to change it and if it's not in your notary book then maybe the title company can tell you if nobody post an answer. I assume that in PA every notarized document gets an acknowledgement. Each is a seperate document.

Reply by Marlene/USNA on 3/30/06 9:21am
Msg #109709

Re: correction. . .

Not every notarized document gets an acknowledgment. Pennsylvania laws recognize seven different acts that may be executed by a notary.

Also, PA does not require specific wording for acknowledgments, but wording must be "substantially similar" to wording supplied by the Uniform Acknowledgment Act.

When in doubt, follow the PA handbook and/or attach your own acknowledgment.

Reply by Marlene/USNA on 3/30/06 9:35am
Msg #109711

Re: correction. . .

Not every notarized document gets an acknowledgment in PA. Pennsylvania laws recognize seven separate acts that may be executed by a notary.

Also, PA permits notaries to use wording "substantially similar" to wording in the Uniform Acknowledgment Act. When in doubt, a notary should follow what is in the handbook and/or attach a loose certificate with correct wording.

Reply by Marlene/USNA on 3/30/06 9:36am
Msg #109713

Re: sorry for the double posting

I didn't think the first one went!

Reply by Colonel_IA on 3/30/06 9:14am
Msg #109704

When in doubt call the TC or Lender. n/m

Reply by Les_CO on 3/30/06 9:38am
Msg #109715

Remember do not notarize the signatures of those not present (POA) just the actual signer.
So if it says "appeared befor me Joe Signer, and Mary Signer, and Jane Signer." and Jane Signer is signing for the other two. She is the only one that was present.

Are you sure you want to do this? Unless they are paying you big bucks, it may not be worth it. And if you "get it wrong" you probably won't get paid, and everyone involved will suffer.

Be sure and call the company that gave you this assignment, and TELL THEM THE TRUTH (this is your first POA) and get specific instructions.

Reply by Shar_PA on 3/30/06 9:53am
Msg #109721

Thanks again for the words of wisdom. I will definately use the advice. I called the SS and did tell them this was my first POA and wanted to get it right (for everyone's sake) and to send me the exact wording to use as well as exactly how they want the signatures to appear. I also told them I needed to increase my price once I read the assignment. (I think I went to low at first & I don't want to ruin the market, right?) I am now waiting for the call back. If I don't get the signing, I will take that as a sign it was not meant to be.

Reply by Les_CO on 3/30/06 10:22am
Msg #109735

It could just be your lucky day....A double POA along with a third signer, will be very time consuming, for both you and the signer. Plus after she signs her name, the other name, the other name, along with all the additional 'wording' you will both be exhausted, and prone to make mistakes. About as much fun as a root canal.

Reply by Les_CO on 3/30/06 10:55am
Msg #109751

A caveat to my last post. IF the title Co. or doc prep Co. knowing a (or in this case two) POA is going to be used, and THEY put in the required wording, it won't be so bad. However, I have NEVER had this happen. It's always been the signer hand writing in the POA verbiage.