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Luckily, unlike in the UK, there are lots and lots of Notaries in Germany. It does require an advance appointment but if the seller knows the closing date, they can approximate the time frame when closing documentation will be available. Most likely, not everything will need to be notarized so there is always a possibility that some paperwork can be prepared in advance. Seller will also have to plan for delivery back to US. Next day shippping often turns into a two or three day delivery. You may work with your closing agent here in the US to make them aware of the time frames.
On another note, you may want to discuss how seller is getting their funds back to Germany if they are not here. Once funds have been transferred into a stateside account, it may not be easy to transfer them elsewhere without seller being present.
All the best!
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carlsbad, CA
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Alan May
Evanston, IL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
420,003
1. Have them make an appointment with US consulate https://de.usembassy.gov/
here is another one : https://www.germany.info/us-en/service/08-Documents,CertificationsandApostille/notarization-signature-certification/922174
What city are they in? most US military bases are closed call and find out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Army_installations_in_Germany MAKE Sure they have TWO forms of current dated identification They will need to pay someone and be fingerprinted She CANNOT use a German notary it must be an AMERICAN with the book. Allow time for originals to be shipped to your attorney or escrow officer- this may take a couple days
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,507,123
The US Embassay/consulate should be able to notarize the documents for you.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
3,590,666
Whenever we've dealt with over seas clients the siging has either been in an embassy or JAG office on a military base (if they are military). I have no experiece with Germany specifically.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,773,392
Hunter,
I think that Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES has a perfect answer for you. A
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
5,117,828
There should be plenty of notaries in Germany. At this stage of the game, worry about the cost should not come into play, if you ask me. If she's close to a US Embassy or consulate she can do it there... but that could take longer to get an appointment.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broke...
Spring Hill, FL
5,063,430
I was going to suggest the US Consulate. Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES has some good info, too.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,785,756
American Embassy....Long may she waive
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,403,656
Not exactly Hunter Jones but 100% of my income these days is derived from me being a Notary Public and NNA Certified Signing Agent. I simply can not imagine it being expensive for your Seller. When I do mobile notary work it's usually $150.00 for Sellers docs. Can't this be rolled into closing costs, my fees always are.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
1,209,586
Sorry there but. I have friend here who is licensed in both countries and might have suggestions. contact me off line and I will share her informaton,
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,555,250
Why worry about the fees? Just contact the German notary service (they can easily do that given they live there) and discover what are the fees and the process. I'd start with the simple, local solution first.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,142,353
Silvia has a great answer for you. Best of luck Hunter!
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
7,872,766
I have no idea. This will be a good blog topic for you when the deal is done.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
1,848,051
What happened to Docusign? Pretty easy. I am sure that it's possible to do but be sure the title company will let it happen.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
767,089
I'm sure there is an arrangement that can be made locally.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,326,769
The only time that I has an off-shore seller was during the short-sale days. The sellers had moved to China. Signing was done at a U.S. Embassy as I recall.
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It looks like you have some great suggestions here.
I wish you all the best with this!
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NotaryCam is a company that does notarization virtually, while watching a live signing. Maybe that would work.