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If the person who witnesses a signature is not present at the time of signing then the contract is no longer a legally binding document.

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Is it legal to witness a signature on a document if the signatory is not present?

Anyone who actually witnesses the person signing can be a signature witness. Only a notary can notarize the signature, and only if the document is signed in front of them.


What do you call someone who witnesses a signature?

A person who witnesses a signature is called a witness.


How can you prove signature?

you can have the real person sign their signature and compare it to the one you think got forged or ask the person who had their signature written down if they recall signing it.


A person that verifies the identity of someone signing a document is known as a?

A witness is a person who is present in order to ensure that a document is signed by the correct person. One or multiple witnesses may be needed depending on the situation.


If two people witness a will signing is that considered a legal will What are the basic requirements for a will to be legal in California?

Generally, a will must: (i) be in writing; (ii) be signed by the testator (or by another person in his presence and at his direction, or by a conservator); (iii) the testator's signing or acknowledgment of his signature or will must occur in the joint presence of at least two witnesses; and (iv) the witnesses must understand that the instrument being witnessed is the testator's will.


Do both parties need to be present when a Power Of Attorney needs signing in state of Michigan?

In Michigan, both parties do not need to be present at the same time for a Power of Attorney (POA) to be signed. The principal (the person granting the authority) must sign the document in the presence of a notary public or two witnesses. However, the agent (the person receiving the authority) does not need to be present during the signing.


When you pp a signature do you sign your name or the person who you are signing for?

You sign your name as you can't be "on behalf of" if you sign someone elses name! But the 'pp' precedes the person you are signing for. For example: Yours sincerely Your signature pp Name of person signed for Yes, you sing your name. But the pp precedes your signature, not the name of the person you are signing on behalf of. Although not everyone agrees! See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procuration kirubakaran


What exactly is the job of a signing agent?

A signing agent obtains a signature from a person on an important document. They make an average of $50 to $250 per signing they receive.


If signing on behalf of others who is accountable for the contents of the letter?

the person whose signature is on the letter


How can a notary notarize the signature of a person who lives out of the state?

A notary can notarize the signature if it is signed in front of them and done in the state where the notary is licensed. Where the signing person lives does not matter.


Where does the witness sign under the person's signature on a release and discharge paper?

Without actually seeing a copy of the papers being referred to it is impossible to answer this question. If you need assistance with this question ask the officials present when you are signing as a witness.


How do you prove that a person has done a signature?

A notary public or two unbiased witnesses should sign the document underneath the signature in question. These people need to be physically present when the document is signed. If it is too late to have the document witnessed or notarized, you can subpoena a signature sample to create a comparison (assuming there is a court case).