Can a disbursement directive be e-signed instead of notarized? | NC

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Q: Can a disbursement directive be signed electronically instead of being notarized when some sellers are away? A: Sometimes — but not automatically. An electronic signature and a notarization are not the same thing. If the closing attorney or title company only requires signatures, an electronic signature may be enough. But if the directive must be notarized, a basic electronic signature…