Lenders using notaries and notary publics as signing agents must comply with a new Georgia law effective July 1, 2012

Georgia signing agent law

Georgia signing agent law

Please be advised that Georgia SB 365 becomes effective July 1, 2012.

The law amends Code Section 44-14-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the disbursement of settlement proceeds in the closing of residential real estate transactions. For all purchase money and refinance transactions, only a lender or an active member of the State Bar of Georgia may conduct the closing and disburse the closing proceeds as Settlement Agent.

If you need to find a notary near you for your closing please don’t hesitate to contact Atlanta Notaries.

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