Storage Wars and Paperwork: Notarizing Affidavits for Self-Storage Lien Sales

Ever wondered about the legal steps required before that famous storage unit auction happens? It all comes down to notarized paperwork. Today, Eddie Montes Travis and Marylyn Lee Trotter break down the essential role notaries play in the legally required affidavit process for self-storage lien sales. We're opening the unit door on the notarizations that make "Storage Wars" possible. The notary’s role ensures the facility owner has followed the law to the letter.• Understanding the Affidavit of Due Diligence: This crucial document proves the facility owner correctly followed state laws regarding notification and eviction procedures before auctioning the contents.• The Notary's Core Responsibility: How to properly identify the affiant (usually the storage facility manager) and administer the oath or affirmation for a jurat, verifying the truthfulness of their statements under penalty of perjury.• State Variations: Lien sale laws differ significantly by state; notaries must ensure the required statutory wording for the affidavit's notarial certificate is present and correct.• High Liability: Missteps in notarizing these high-stakes documents can invalidate the entire sale, leading to significant financial and legal repercussions for the facility.Handling lien sale affidavits requires precision and adherence to strict statutory guidelines. Make sure you understand the stakes involved when notarizing this high-value, high-liability paperwork. If you want to keep up with the latest in notary best practices and legal requirements, make sure to subscribe and like the podcast!Show Notes:• Storage unit lien sales require specific notarized affidavits.• The affidavit proves the facility gave proper legal notice to the tenant.• A Jurat is typically the required notarial act for these documents.• Notaries must strictly verify the identity of the facility manager (affiant).• Errors can void the auction; accuracy is paramount.Buy Becoming a Notary on Amazon https://a.co/d/7sufSMXBuy a copy of Notary Knowledge Reference Guide and Notary Bible on Amazon https://a.co/d/6X22ZWyYour Sunday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Public Foundation: Essential Guide to Core Duties, Ethics, and Commissioning on Amazon https://a.co/d/bTSt2fpYour Monday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Operational Excellence: Mastering Certificates, Journals, Ink, and Copy Certification on Amazon https://a.co/d/hFgwxm6Your Tuesday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Fraud Shield: Real-World Tactics, Red Flags, and Refusal Strategies on Amazon https://a.co/d/4qimosBYour Wednesday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of The Mobile Notary Blueprint: Launching and Managing Your On-Demand Business on Amazon https://a.co/d/5hV3nvGYour Thursday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Niche Navigator: Your Guide to Loan Signings, Apostilles, I-9s, and More on Amazon https://a.co/d/i9Sg0aDYour Friday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of Notary Law & Liability: Understanding State Regulations, Insurance, and Avoiding UPL https://a.co/d/j1SGVgMYour Saturday Notary Reading:Buy a copy of The Future Notary: Mastering RON, eNotary, and Complex Scenarios on Amazon https://a.co/d/199wd3iBuy a copy of Quick & Easy Solutions How to Increase Mobile Notary Business for More Success & Profit: with 37 Professional Tips on Amazon https://a.co/d/iYZpfCw#NotaryPublic #MobileNotary #Notary #NotarySigningAgent #LoanSigningAgent #NSA #DocumentSigning #RemoteNotary #eNotary #SigningAgent #learningnotary #learnnotary #learnMobileNotaryFacebookhttp://www.facebook.com/MobileNotarybyDerrickInstagramhttp://www.instagram.com/mobilenotaryby/LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/mobile-notary-derrick-spruill-/Xhttp://www.x.com/byNotaryContact Derrick Spruill Support the showFacebookInstagramLinkedInX