Posted by Shoshana/AZ on 6/28/10 4:35pm
Msg #342813

OMG, This one's a doozy!

I just got docs from a title co. with whom I have never worked until (maybe) now. There is a Noatry's affidavit which basically says that I am a duly commissioned notary, etc. I have no problem signing that.
However, the bottom half says in part: "I hereby agree to protect, defend XYZ Title Company from any actions which may arise as a result of this verification of identity."

Reply by Les_CO on 6/28/10 5:09pm
Msg #342822

So if it’s not the person you say it is (by verifying their signature/identity) and they have a problem, you are holding them harmless.
For this one you may need more than E&O insurance?

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 6/28/10 5:45pm
Msg #342830

The EO emailed me back and said I could line it out. That's just what I did. Otherwise, I would not sign that paper!

Reply by rengel/CA on 6/28/10 5:49pm
Msg #342836

I wouldn't sign it. My .02 n/m

Reply by MikeC/NY on 6/28/10 6:40pm
Msg #342848

"However, the bottom half says in part: 'I hereby agree to protect, defend XYZ Title Company from any actions which may arise as a result of this verification of identity.'"

I think this may beat the document that James refused to sign, which led to a lawsuit...

I can't imagine any notary in his or her right mind agreeing to sign this.

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/28/10 7:13pm
Msg #342865

It's simply the work of a non-lawyer trying to play smart-lawyer.

How ridiculous.