Notarizing Question

[OliviasMommy]

I am so excited!! I will soon be a DVC member...Thanks to my wonderful DVC rep. KellyJo! I am still waiting for my "huge" box of paperwork to arrive. I know that something has to get notarized. My problem is that my DH is working everyday for awhile. Does he have to be present at the notary's to sign or can he do that and I bring it? Otherwise, we will have a big problem. Thanks for any help. I cannot wait to hear "Welcome Home"!

 

[Chuck S]

Notary laws do vary some state to state, but in MOST states, all parties must be present and show ID for an item to be notarized.

 

[bwvBound]

While this may vary from state to state, I believe the general answer will be: you must both be present with ID before the notary. You may wish to call your notary to check for both guidelines and possible solutions. Beyond that ... here are a few additional ideas that may be helpful:

* Consider a "mobile" notary who might meet you at your husband's place of business.

* Ask if your husband's employer has a notary onsite. (Many companies do -- as a convenience to their employees?)

* Look for a notary with odd hours (either early morning or late evening).

* Check for a notary "kiosk" in a mall near your home or near his office. Perhaps the kiosk/mall hours would fit your schedules?

Best wishes!

 

[denecarter]

I used notaries in what is now the UPS Store... maybe their hours will work for you. Give them a call if one is in your area.

 

[DrTomorrow]

In Mich (where we lived when we bought into DVC) all parties signing had to be present and show ID when we signed. We first went to our bank, who wouldn't notarize because it was a "mortgage" that wasn't through them. Then we went down the street to a UPS store and they did the job for a few dollars; we use them here in Arizona when needed.

 

[JFrey4240]

We were lucky since my neighbor is a notary. Check where your husband works. I know the secretary in my school building is a notary. I would bet someone at his place of work is one too. Good luck!

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

I'm a notary. Your DH needs to see the notary in person. My understanding is that he either has to sign in front of the notary or (if he signs ahead of time) he must swear that the signature is his.

Ask around. Lots of people are notaries. In New York, all attorneys are qualified to be a notary, they just need to pay the license fee. I would imagine that almost all law offices in any state have a notary on staff.

 

[Figment2]

As a banker and a Notary, I will say check with your bank, too. Very often when a notary is needed for two signatures we will check signature cards to make sure both parties have indeed signed.

Cyn

 

[Toxic Ferret]

We have had things notarized in grocery stores banks, they have pretty flexible hours.....This is laceemouse on my kids' computer.

 

[pumpkinboy]

Originally posted by Toxic Ferret
snip...This is laceemouse on my kids' computer.

Don't ferrets eat mice, Laceemouse?

As for the OP, we are doing the same thing today, and fortunately we have 3 notaries just in my department (it's a bank, so...), and my wife is an attorney, so not shortage there either. In your circumstances, would it be possible to go in and meet DH for lunch, and maybe get it done then? Otherwise, the good old UPS store might be a good bet.

Good luck, and Welcome Home!

 

[jmminarik]

Don't ya'll have check-cashing/auto registration-tag shops?

-Joe

 

[The4OfUs]

In Massachusetts, if it's real estate related, it now has to be notarized by a lawyer. You don't have your location noted, so I thought I'd mention it.

 

[kellydizfan]

I'm a notary. I work for insurance. Try an insurance agency in the area or where you have your insurance. They may be able to help you out.