You are notarizing the Deed of Trust for John Smith. John's wife Jane Smith is also on the Deed and the attached Acknowledgment, but she will not be present at the signing. What should you do to complete the Acknowledgment for John Smith?
Based on the scenario being described it can be said that in order to complete the Acknowledgement for John Smith you need to cross out the name Jane Smith on the Acknowledgment, initial the change, and notarize the signature of John Smith. This is mainly because in order to make an acknowledgment the individual being acknowledged needs to be present to sign.
