Posted by Ali/IL on 2/19/11 9:47pm
Msg #373444

Still confused about nka

This still confuses me. If someone has to sign Jane Smith nka Jane Doe do I have to write all that in the venue? Or just Jane Doe. I write both names in there that they are signing with and have not had anything returned yet but, I still wonder.

Reply by Ali/IL on 2/19/11 9:52pm
Msg #373445

Meant the acknowledgement n/m

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 2/20/11 6:12am
Msg #373452

Yes write it as it is signed with NKA.

Reply by PAW on 2/20/11 6:54am
Msg #373454

Yes, IL allows for representative capacity

Since Illinois acknowledgments allow for the indication of a representative capacity (pg 14-15 of the IL notary handbook, 2010 ed.) it is proper to state "... by Jane Smith nka Jane Doe ..." Whether or not the TC or lender accepts it, is up to them.

Reply by Julie/MI on 2/20/11 7:35am
Msg #373457

Re: Yes, IL allows for representative capacity

You may want to check with your state's recording requirements. In my state the mortgagor's name as it appears on page one of the document, and the signature line and the notary's acknowledgement, must all reflect nka, fka's aka, etc. or it may be rejected for recording.

And in my day as the big bad recorder, that was the number one reason for rejecting a document.

Reply by Ali/IL on 2/20/11 6:43pm
Msg #373496

Thanks all

I have done it before but, always wondered.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 2/21/11 4:12pm
Msg #373578

Re: Still confused about nka - SEE BELOW for sample Ack...

Our handbook and our notary laws are pretty much crap. There is NO mention of AKA's, but I would ask the TC or your hiring party, how the signer should sign.

If she got married for example, what you wrote might be okay. But again, check with your hiring party.

And I think you're confused about the venue??