Posted by Eve/VA on 3/12/12 11:58am
Msg #414579

Witness Only Signing v. NSA Signing

What is the difference between the two signings? I don't offer legal advice as an NSA, just facilitate.

Is it a matter of semantics depending on the state?

I've done the orange search thing.

Thanks!

Reply by Roger_OH on 3/12/12 12:00pm
Msg #414580

Same thing - the notary is witnessing the documents signatures.

Reply by Eve/VA on 3/12/12 12:11pm
Msg #414583

Thank you! n/m

Reply by BossLadyMD on 3/12/12 12:56pm
Msg #414594

No difference; but in MD you have to have a TPL to do both. n/m

Reply by BossLadyMD on 3/12/12 12:57pm
Msg #414595

Clarification: Where a title policy has been issued, a TPL

license is required.

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 3/12/12 1:18pm
Msg #414615

depends on who's using the term

IME, "Witness Only" or "Witness Closings" are terms used by title agents to mean there will not be any funds disbursed at the table.

I've seen some NSA's and SS's use the term to indicate more of a "point & sign" only type signing.

Reply by Eve/VA on 3/12/12 1:33pm
Msg #414621

Either one is fine with me. : ) Thx n/m