[WSBARP] remote online notary verification?

[Eric Nelsen]

Thanks, but how can I tell it's even valid? I have a PDF with a clearly artificial grantor e-signature, and the image of a notary stamp and signature. Seems like I could fake this up in photoshop without that much trouble.

I have to find a phone number or email for the notary in order to verify? There's no way to tell from the document?

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>

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Subject: Re: [WSBARP] remote online notary verification?

The original is an electronically signed document. You can record it. If you have any questions or doubts, contact the notary.
I have recorded RON signed deeds without a problem. The notarial act of another state is given "full faith and credit under Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution"  by Washington State, just like a properly notarized document in Washington is accepted by another state.

Cordially,

Nestor Gorfinkel, Attorney at Law
Licensed in Florida & Washington State
Florida Civil-Law (International) Notary

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Subject: [WSBARP] remote online notary verification?

I have received a PDF deed executed by electronic signature of the grantor and a remote online notary, and am being asked to record it. How can I verify this is a properly signed original? Is it even a properly signed and acknowledged original under Washington law?

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>

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