Are Digital Signatures Acceptable
A digital signature with an online notary, like Notarize.com, is acceptable. It is not acceptable for in-person notarizations as the notary needs to be present as the signature is signed - that must be done with wet-ink.
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Is It Acceptable To Have Both Digital and Wet-Ink Signatures for A Single Trust
Yes, if one is an online notarization (digital accepted here) and the other signature is an in-person (wet-ink only) notarization. That being said, try to obtain in-person notarization where possible.
Must The Grantor and Trustee Be Together When Signing The Trust Indenture for Notarization?
No. The Grantor and Trustee can use an online notary service (search Google) to obtain a notary instantly, even when the parties are on different continents! If an online notary is not an available option, there is the ability to have 2 signatures ...
Where Should One Get Their Notarization Completed
We suggest getting the notary service at any local bank. When one sets up an appointment, let the person/booking portal know the requirement of a notary. The bank will deliver this service for free often, saving $25 to $35 per notarization. One can ...
Grantor & Trustee Do Not Live Close To Each Other - How Does One Get The Signatures
One may obtain signatures from other in different states by simply separating the signature lines and adding an additional notary section below each signature. The grantor and trustee notarizations may take place on different days - even months ...
Is It Ok If The Trust Bank Account Is Opened Online By Email or Fax Only
If the bank has contacted one to open an account by filling out an application and sending in the required documents (i.e. trust indenture, any successor or co-trustee signatures for acceptance of office, IDs, etc.) by email or fax, this will not ...