Notarization of investment forms
originally posted: 11/22/2006 reposted: 2/18/2011 This post has not been recently reviewed or revised by the author and may be out of date. If you notice an error or are in doubt, please send a new question by email or ask for an update. Email asktony@tonynovak.com.
Q: I completed the forms to transfer my investment accounts to Vanguard. Do my IRA account applications need to be notarized?
A: Not usually, so do not bother unless you are specifically notified by the releasing firm that this is required. The only form that needs special attention is the "Limited Adviser Authorization" that requires a one-time signature guarantee by your bank. This is for your own protection as it allows the independent investment adviser to perform account management tasks but not get "hands on" the money. In any event, be sure to send the forms here for personal review before forwarding them to the account custodian. I would personally call to alert you if there were any problems.
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