Posted by Smug/Fl on 9/24/08 1:22pm
Msg #265164

Adding Notary statement

Is it ok to print the ACK or Jurat on a document, a title Co. is asking me to do this is instead of attaching a loose ACK form.

Reply by PAW on 9/24/08 1:33pm
Msg #265168

It is actually preferred in many instances. We do it all the time.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 9/24/08 1:45pm
Msg #265171

If there is room, then why not? That's why many notaries carry jurat stamps. I know of several who carry Ack stamps, too, for just these kinds of situations. It can help reduce potential fraud. I've never actually seen a handwritten one myself, but I suppose it happens. I prefer the idea of using a stamp if you can make it fit.

Reply by SharonMN on 9/24/08 4:40pm
Msg #265204

Yes, I always add it on the same page as the signature if at all possible (either with a typewriter if I'm in the office, or handwritten if I'm on the road). Reduces possibility of fraud.

Reply by MW/VA on 9/24/08 6:06pm
Msg #265218

Last year the VA law had prohibited the use of separate acknowledgements.
I have "stamps" for ack & jurat. They have really come in handy. This past July VA went back to allowing separate acks, but IMO it is still best to notarize on the same page as the signature.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 9/25/08 12:40am
Msg #265265

Sure! I carry a jurat stamp. Ack is too long. n/m