Posted by KSMONotary on 7/12/11 11:20am
Msg #389451
Hearing or Vision Impairment
Can anyone tell me of any previous experiences you may have had with a notarization of signatures from a hearing or vision impaired individual.
A SS I do considerable work for is asking my advice. There is not a pending job, more of a future reference.
Thanks in advance for your help.
| Reply by Lee/AR on 7/12/11 11:49am
Msg #389454
Have done a couple of each. Hearing impaired is really not much of a problem as they can see/read....and most are 'impaired', not completely deaf. Blind...in all cases, they've had a trusted someone to sit with 'em and do the 'seeing' as I show/state the particulars. If there is no one like that, you'd have to read it all word for word... (or until they fall asleep, then wake 'em up and keep reading). I've never had to do that. Actual signing does take a bit longer as their hand has to be positioned in the 'right place' to sign.
| Reply by KSMONotary on 7/12/11 12:11pm
Msg #389461
Thanks for the feedback Lee.
| Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/12/11 12:19pm
Msg #389463
Does your handbook address this?
FL does
In the instance of the blind signer we, the notary, MUST read the entire document to them before notarizing. If a loan signing, I'd guess our review of the documents as our SOP would suffice, but those docs needing notarization would have to be read to them by us.
As for hearing impaired - handbook advises us to be sure we can communicate with the person, even through written notes. I would suggest talking loud enough to be heard and speaking calmly, clearly and slowly, always looking at the person so they have an option to read your lips. Have never had issues with this.
But that's here and clearly addressed in our handbook - you should check your and check with your SOS as to their recommended procedure.
| Reply by Rani Sampson on 7/13/11 10:37am
Msg #389573
See Msg # 386984 Signing the Blind
Great discussion three weeks ago.
The requirements vary significantly from state to state. A blind signer told me his California notary merely checked his ID and told him where to sign. If his beloved and trusted wife weren't there to protect him, he could not have been sure of what he was signing.
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