My TODD was rejected because my name didn’t match my signature, what do I do?
The state of Hawaii rejected my Transfer on Death Deed because my signature does not include my middle name. But the notary hand-printed my full name on the notarized page, even though I signed using just the middle initial. My driver’s license is my ID. It also has my full name printed on it, but I signed it with just the middle initial. What is the best legal way to correct this? Is there a way to indicate that both ways are me?
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You can correct this by redoing the Transfer on Death Deed and ensuring the notary matches your signature exactly as it appears on the deed. The notary should handwrite or type your name as you sign it and as it appears on your prior recorded deed.
If needed, include a declaration or affidavit stating that both names are the same person. This should satisfy the state’s recording office and avoid further rejection.
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The state of Hawaii rejected my Transfer on Death Deed because my signature does not include my middle name. But the notary hand-printed my full name on the notarized page, even though I signed using just the middle initial. My driver’s license is my ID. It also has my full name printed on it, but I signed it with just the middle initial. What is the best legal way to correct this? Is there a way to indicate that both ways are me?
Lexi, Chatbot
I’m sorry to hear about the rejection of your Transfer on Death Deed. Did the rejection specify any particular reason for the issue?
Please read all of my previous message.
Lexi, Chatbot
Have you consulted with a lawyer in Hawaii regarding this matter?
No
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your deed correction.
Also my name appears with only my middle initial on the warranty deed when I bought the house in 2015.
Legal Eagle
Hello! Legal Eagle here, and I am an attorney specializing in your area of law. I am more than happy to help you with your situation! Can you confirm if your signature on the Transfer on Death Deed matched the name you used on the Warranty Deed?
I am checking. Just a minute.
Yes. Just the middle initial everywhere on warranty deed. I signed TODD the same way. But notary hand printed my full name on her page of the TODD even though I signed it with only the middle initial.
Is there a way to indicate that both ways are still me on the TODD?
Legal Eagle
You can correct this by redoing the Transfer on Death Deed and ensuring the notary matches your signature exactly as it appears on the deed. The notary should handwrite or type your name as you sign it and as it appears on your prior recorded deed.
If needed, include a declaration or affidavit stating that both names are the same person. This should satisfy the state’s recording office and avoid further rejection.
Legal Eagle
Did you have any other details you needed addressed or did you have any concerns in general you still needed addressed?
Legal Eagle
Thank you so much for contacting us! We’re happy to help whenever you need it.
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