Posted by Shoshana/AZ on 10/6/10 1:14pm
Msg #355644

This is pitiful

Got the docs for our new home. One doc calls for the notary to collect IDs and sign and notarize their own signature.

Reply by Roadie_MD on 10/6/10 1:24pm
Msg #355649

I love that. Now comes (insert your name here), first being duly sworn, etc. etc.

that's great.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 10/6/10 2:57pm
Msg #355676

Yeah, I hate that, too. I usually just line through the "first being duly sworn" etc. parts. I remember one that had the verbiage of the document and the notary language so intertwined that if I lined through the inappropriate parts, it pretty much eliminated the whole intent of the document. These always seem to be from title companies. Makes me wonder where they find the attorneys who write these things...

I vaguely recall that we decided to just have the borrower sign it without notarizing, but it was a long time ago. (BTW, don't anyone take this as a recommendation on how to deal with something like this. I called the tc and we worked out a solution that was legal for me and acceptable to them.)

Reply by James Dawson on 10/6/10 1:25pm
Msg #355650

your signature? On your own loan?

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 10/6/10 1:26pm
Msg #355652

No, I cannot act as my own notary.

Whomever the notary happens to be. In this case it will be a bank officer.

Reply by Roadie_MD on 10/6/10 1:38pm
Msg #355657

Congrats on the new home, BTW n/m

Reply by Yoli/CA on 10/6/10 2:29pm
Msg #355670

Congrats on new home!! n/m

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 10/6/10 4:37pm
Msg #355710

Re: Congrats on the new home, BTW

Thanks. It's a "green" home. Solar panels on the roof, solar water heater, low E windows and other stuff. I am looking forward to watching my meter run backwards!

Reply by Ernest__CT on 10/6/10 6:58pm
Msg #355718

New home and a gift of humor too! Congrats! n/m