Posted by hp/MD on 1/15/08 6:21am
Msg #230627

Is this correct ?

Must a person always sign the document in my presence?



If the document is an affidavit or other document requiring an oath, then the person MUST sign it in my

presence.



If the document is an acknowledgment, then the person need not sign it in front of me BUT MUST PERSONALLY APPEAR before me and acknowledge execution of the document.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 1/15/08 6:59am
Msg #230630

You are correct.
A document requiring a jurat must always be signed in front of the notary (Sworn and subscribed before me)
An acknowledgment can be signed at any time, but the signer must appear before you and acknowledge they signed the document of their own free will.

Reply by ZeeCA on 1/15/08 12:11pm
Msg #230689

Sylvia... She is taking a test.... n/m

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 1/15/08 1:46pm
Msg #230706

Re: Sylvia... She is taking a test.... - Duh! Slapping self

I should have realized that. Must have been having one of my senior moments.

Think I'll go take a nap

Reply by ZeeCA on 1/15/08 1:59pm
Msg #230708

and questioning the MOST basic questions? HUH? n/m