Tomorrow, I have my first signing where someone will be using a POA to sign on behalf of someone. I’m pretty sure I know the answer already but just wanted confirmation:
There are two signers, 1 will be present (Jane Doe). John Doe will need be be signed by Jane. Jane would just sign her name as usual, but for John, the docs say John Doe by Jane Doe, his Attorney-In-Fact. I believe all that needs to happen is that Jane signs for John with the exact verbiage that is in the docs, so, “John Doe by Jane Doe, his Attorney-In-Fact” on the line, correct?
@RickOShay There are multiple items you need to take into consideration . . . and actions to take at this juncture.
Research the Notarial Handbook for your State to make an accurate determination (your baseline to operate from)
Review the statutes, laws, regulations, etc. of your State.
Read the Confirmation associated with your Signing Order [SO] for any germane details/specific information regarding how the hiring entity has instructed you to have the documents executed utilizing a Power of Attorney [POA]
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NOTE: If you have additional questions that need clarification after you’ve completed the work noted above, reach out to the hiring entity & ask for their response in writing.
You never know when you may need their written response as supporting documentation . . .
Agree with @cNsa5 - consult your handbook and other pertinent requirements for execution of the documents. You don’t say what state you’re in so it is difficult to give you a completely valid, on-point answer.
One of the 1st things I did when I became a notary was to start my own Notary Handbook, I put in there everything I learned from training (private or state) and then researched what I didn’t know on the internet then added it. The NNA (overly expensive as they are) is always a great source of information. That does not mean that they are never wrong. You will always find contradictory information and it will often vary from state to state, so try and find those posts that refence the law or are reputable.
That’s how I do it but if I have any question about it I contact the Title officer who is happy to clarify because they prefer notaries that ask direct.
