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6.2.3
Affidavit.(cont'd)
V.
Execution.(cont'd)
b.
(cont'd)
Examples: (cont'd)
(2)
Affiant is not the claimant but he has checked that block. Unless the Office is otherwise informed, it will assume he is the authorized agent of the claimant.
(3)
None of the three blocks on the form has been checked but the affidavit has been signed. Unless otherwise informed, the Office will assume that the signature is that of the claimant, the claimant's agent, or the printer.
c.
Signature of affiant.
1.
The affidavit must be signed by the affiant. The signature should preferably be his name in hand writing. However:
(a)
His handwritten initials nay be accepted where they are identifiable With a name given else where in the affidavit or application.
(b)
A mark or rubber-stamped signature may be accepted only if the affidavit states that it represents his signature.
(c)
An illegible handwritten signature may be accepted.
2.
The name of a corporation or other organization is acceptable as the signature of the affiant unless it is accompanied by the signature of an
individual.
Examples:
(1)
"Sturm and Drang Co." is not acceptable.
(2)
"John Callahan, Inc. by John Callahan, President" is acceptable.
