Posted by L.G (Buc) Alboucq on 8/1/08 11:56am
Msg #258143

BLUE INK/ BLACK INK

Has anyone ever missed the instruction that called for blue ink and had the signing done in black ink? If so, what were the repercussions? Did the title company accept it or did you have to go back out?

HELP!!!

Reply by CopperheadVA on 8/1/08 12:02pm
Msg #258145

Yes, I've done that. It's never come back on me for a re-do. I try very hard to comply with ink color requests, but sometimes they "hide" that requirement in a myriad of instructions and it can be easy to miss in some instances.

Reply by L.G (Buc) Alboucq on 8/1/08 12:06pm
Msg #258148

THANK YOU

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/1/08 12:07pm
Msg #258149

Forgetaboutit

In the few instances I've had that happen I've never had one come back, never even gotten a call on it. I wouldn't worry one second about it.

Reply by thnotary_NY on 8/1/08 12:20pm
Msg #258151

Most of the time it's not a big deal. Usually those that want Blue, want to be able to tell the difference between the original and copies. I don't think (?) it has much to do with recording. But it should be one of the things you inquire (if not in the instructions) about maybe with TC/LO if need be, otherwise I use Blk.

Reply by Terri_CA on 8/1/08 1:28pm
Msg #258163

I try to check the Lender's Instructions to Escrow, or Lender's Closing Instructions. Usually a section that says Execution of Documents or Document Execution, or Signing of Documents, something like that.

If it doesn't mention anything specific, I use blue (except for property in Arizona, which has a County Recorder requirement to use black).

I remember when I was using "black" ink, got 1/2 through the docs, came across the Closing Instructions (before I was reading them), something caught my eye, and I saw that I needed to use blue ink. Great borrowers, docs signed up to then, became their's and they graciously re-signed "their copy" with the right color ink. Since then, I review those "instructions" just in case!

Terri
Lancaster, CA

Reply by Les_CO on 8/1/08 1:49pm
Msg #258169

I'd say it's a little late to worry about it....so don't. This varies from company to company...if it comes back (99% it won't) chalk it up to continuing education.

Reply by Nomad/OR on 8/1/08 2:16pm
Msg #258175

I've had so many requests for blue ink that I just use it as a standard unless the specify black. When I worked for the Feds we were required to never sign in black to prove it was not a photocopy.

Reply by LynnNC on 8/1/08 2:31pm
Msg #258178

I also use blue ink unless black is specified.

Reply by dickb/wi on 8/1/08 3:43pm
Msg #258192

i have not used blue ink in the last 10 years and have.....

never had one come back to me......in wi the register of deeds [state wide] have said that if it's not black it won't be recorded.......when companies request blue i call them and let them know we are a black ink state and the response has always been thje same....no problem just use black....

Reply by GA/Atty on 8/1/08 3:38pm
Msg #258190

I always have them sign 2 sets of docs - one in each color.

~~~I'M JUST KIDDING~~~

Reply by ananotary on 8/1/08 4:16pm
Msg #258200

That was funny!!! n/m