What do I put in this box?

February 9, 2019 10:22 AM

I'm filling out a Statement of Identity form as part of the title process while buying a new house. There's a box on the form that looks like this: "My signature can be verified by: ___________________" What should I write in the box?

I have no idea what I should put. My wife? My mom? The state voter registration people? The DMV? By appointment only?

Any real estate / title people know what they're looking for here?

posted by jeffamaphone to Law & Government (7 answers total)

Ask your loan officer or realtor? I don't remember that one.
posted by Anticipation Of A New Lover's Arrival, The at 10:27 AM on February 9, 2019 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: I sent an email, but it's Saturday...
posted by jeffamaphone at 10:47 AM on February 9, 2019

I take this as a place for a sample that will be used to verify other signatures in the future.
posted by calgirl at 12:43 PM on February 9, 2019 [1 favorite]

Could you text either your mortgage broker or your realtor? I doubt these people would mind answering an easy question midday on Saturday if it makes it more likely a deal will close.
posted by salvia at 12:45 PM on February 9, 2019

Best answer: Your bank.
posted by Oyéah at 4:36 PM on February 9, 2019

Isn't this a reference to the notary's stamp, if the document is notarized?
posted by Kirth Gerson at 4:54 AM on February 10, 2019

Response by poster: Turns out it’s my employer or bank. But they want a two year history, so bank it is.
posted by jeffamaphone at 5:58 PM on February 10, 2019