1901 PINEHURST AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

INSTRUCTIONS TO PETITIONERS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Strict observance of the following rules and suggestions in securing signatures will save trouble and result in less delay in processing the petition. • The petition must be signed by the owner of the property as it appears of record in the office of the County Auditor. As a rule, it is best to secure the signature of both husband and wife. The names must be signed as they appear of record in the deed. The following signature is incorrect: They should sign as follows: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James Mary A. James, J. C. James, or John C. James, Depending on the way the deed is recorded. • A husband or wife cannot sign on behalf of the other spouse unless granted a recorded authority to do so as his or her attorney -in -fact. Evidence of such fraudulent signature will result in the signature being discarded. • The signature of a person who holds a deed that has not been recorded is of no value. • If the party who signs the petition is buying on a contract it will be necessary to have the signature of the fee owner; that is, the person, firm or corporation from whom he is purchasing. It is not necessary to secure the signature of a mortgagee. • All property owned by a company or corporation must be signed by the duly authorized officer or officers, anJ the seal of the corporation must be attached. Both signatures and seal MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE A NOTARY. • If the property stands in the name of a deceased person, or any person for whom a guardian has been appointed, the signature of the executor, administrator or guardian, as the case may be, will be held equal to the signature of the owner of the property. • The signature of the agent or a tenint will not be accepted unless he has power of attorney from the owner. • The signature of an owner by his attomey-in-fact will be accepted, provided such power of attorney is recorded in the County Auditor's office. • Please sign in the proper place on the petition, and if the name as shown is incorrect because of recent property transfers, cross out the incorrect name and insert the correct one.