Posted by BarbaraL_CA on 10/30/08 10:41pm
Msg #268711

Re: Notary Certificate corrections...unbelievable!

I did a signing yesterday and the Title Co. had a form in there asking for notary information (name, addr, phone#) which I have no problem with, but then underneath that was the wording similar to this...

In case there is a question with any of the notarized certificates, I give permission for (name of Title Co.) to make changes to the notary certificate.

Signed: _________________________ (name of Notary)

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I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I gave my information but I did not sign the form.
Has anybody else come across this?

Reply by janCA on 10/30/08 10:48pm
Msg #268712

Re: Notary Certificate corrections...unbelievable!

I hope you set them straight and of the consequences for YOU, had you signed that form.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 10/30/08 10:52pm
Msg #268714

Re: Notary Certificate corrections...unbelievable!

What in the world?

Who actually authors these forms? Do they not go through a legal process check? HAHA. Barbara, I hope you said something to them about that.

Reply by Teresa/FL on 10/30/08 11:10pm
Msg #268716

Look at this form that was in a seller pkg I did yesterday

This form appears to be asking me to perform an illegal act and then goes on to inform me that improper notarization are a violation of state law and they will report such violations to the proper authorities. And of course they need my E & O information so they can put in a claim against me.


NOTARY IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT
(Please Print)

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

NAME OF PERSON SIGNING:

Type of Identification Presented:
(Driver’s License, Passport, Other)

State or Entity Issuing ID

Identification Number

Birth Date

Expiration Date (Must be Valid):

***************************************************************
I CERTIFY THE IDENTIFICATION AS STATED ABOVE WAS PROVIDED TO ME AT THE TIME
THE BORROWER AND/OR CO BORROWER EXECUTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE STATED
ORDER NUMBER.

_______________________ ______________
NOTARY SIGNATURE DATE NOTARY SEAL


IMPROPERLY NOTARIZING A DOCUMENT IS A
VIOLATION OF STATE LAW, ANY OCCURRENCE WILL
BE REPORTED TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES


Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance Information (Or attach current Copy of Policy
Declarations Page)

Insurance Company Name:

Policy Number:

Expiration Date:

Reply by JerryhFL on 10/31/08 12:31pm
Msg #268758

Re: Look at this form that was in a seller pkg I did yesterday

Why can't you sign, however just don't stamp?

Reply by Teresa/FL on 10/31/08 4:59pm
Msg #268782

JerryhFL - That is exactly what I did, sign but not stamp n/m

Reply by PAW on 10/31/08 6:52pm
Msg #268796

Re: Look at this form that was in a seller pkg I did yesterday

The wording would also have to be modified. A Florida notary is not authorized to certify that the identification was for some particular purpose. Therefore, any place that said "Notary" would need to be redacted or lined-through. Just signing and not stamping, would still imply that it was a notarial act.

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 11/1/08 10:14am
Msg #268822

Agree, Paul - and I think many folks let this slide

The ONLY time I let the title "Notary Public" remain/appear by my name is on an actual notarial act. Like Paul said, to allow otherwise is to imply a notarial act.

For all other purposes, I use the title "Signing Agent".

Reply by JanetK_CA on 10/31/08 12:33am
Msg #268718

Re: Notary Certificate corrections...unbelievable!

Yes, I've seen the same form, had the same reaction as you (what the ????) and also declined to sign it. Unbelievable! Obviously no clue...

Reply by PAW on 10/31/08 6:46am
Msg #268725

Florida statutes forbid this request

FSA 117.107 - Prohibit Acts

(7) A notary public may not change anything in a written instrument after it has been signed by anyone.
(8) A notary public may not amend a notarial certificate after the notarization is complete.

Once the document is signed, sealed and delivered, it is a done deal. No changes can be made after the fact. Therefore, the notary cannot authorize another person to modify or make changes to any notary certificate completed by a Florida Notary Public.

Reply by HrdwrkrVA on 11/3/08 3:21pm
Msg #268943

Re: Florida statutes forbid this request

Cue MC Hammer & sing "CAN'T TOUCH THIS!"