Posted by jfs/IL on 3/1/10 11:34am
Msg #324768

This is a new one to me....

Has anyone ever heard of notarizing a letter of hardship for an individual?

Reply by Roger_OH on 3/1/10 11:40am
Msg #324771

First, it's not the letter that's notarized, it's the signature(s) on it.

Since we're not concerned with the document contents (save for blank spaces), why would this one be different than any other document where a notarized signature is requested?

Reply by jfs/IL on 3/1/10 11:57am
Msg #324773

Roger, thank you for your reply.....the individual wanted me to go to his house and notarize a letter of winter/weather hardship. I have never been asked this before and wondered if I needed to proceed with an oath and attach an oath/affirmation form having the individual state it was legitimate.

Reply by SharonMN on 3/1/10 12:03pm
Msg #324774

Hopefully, the letter will already have notary language attached. If not, simply explain the difference between an ack and a jurat and ask the signer which they want. Same as any other general notarization request - they are responsible for telling you what they need.

Reply by jfs/IL on 3/1/10 12:05pm
Msg #324775

Thank you for your advice Sharon I appreciate it!!

Reply by SOCAL/CA on 3/1/10 12:15pm
Msg #324778

http://www.co.stephenson.il.us/clerk/forms/Notary_Handbook.pdf

Reply by Cari on 3/1/10 7:21pm
Msg #324815

sounds like they need this doc notarized for court...

...they probably missed jury duty or a court hearing and need to prove why they missed it with a notarized affidavit of hardship or something similiar...but like someone else mentioned up above, all you're doing is verifying ID and notarizing their signature.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 3/2/10 6:13am
Msg #324845

I do them all the time

They are for lenders who are considering modifying a loan.
No big deal. Usually they are sworn statements, with a jurat attached.