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I tried but my account got flagged for extra validation. This requires me to take a form to a bank or brokerage so that someone there can verify my identity and

by avemg 4y ago

I tried but my account got flagged for extra validation. This requires me to take a form to a bank or brokerage so that someone there can verify my identity and then stamp the form with some special stamp. Well I do my banking with online banks so I have no access to a brick and mortar branch nor do I really have the time or inclination to try to talk to somewhere there and get what they're asking for.

ghaff 4y ago
It's almost certainly a Medallion Signature which is somehow a Notary with superpowers. I actually needed one earlier this year. My bank no longer had a special signature person at the branch so they sent it to special signature central--which somehow didn't have the info they needed even though the bank branch sent it to them. Ended up just doing the longer drive to my broker and handling the transaction there.
rickyc091 4y ago
I'm going to post this here for those that couldn't get a seal. > The Account Authorization (FS Form 5444) submitted is unacceptable as the form was not properly certified. Therefore, we must ask that you submit a new form with your signature properly certified. > Please note that the form's instructions to the certifying officer state, "Acceptable certifications include the financial institution's official seal or stamp (such as corporate seal, signature guarantee stamp, or medallion stamp)." Notary public stamps are acceptable. Please have the bank place their official seal on the form to certify your signature. If the financial institution does not have an official seal or stamp to use when they certify a signature, they may use the savings bond paid stamp that they normally use when cashing savings bonds for a bond owner. We may accept: > Signature/Endorsement Guarantee Stamp > Medallion Stamp > Official Bank Seal/Stamp > Corporate Seal > Consular Seal > A commissioned or warrant officer of the United States Armed Forces may certify the signature. > Any stamp or seal must be visible. > The bank certifying officer should include his/her phone number by the certification. > If none of the options listed above are available, we may give consideration when a bank officer uses notary certification when it is accompanied by the signature of the employee and the name/address of the bank is provided. The certification must clearly shows the certifying officer is a bank employee.

by avemg 4y ago

ghaff 4y ago

It's almost certainly a Medallion Signature which is somehow a Notary with superpowers. I actually needed one earlier this year. My bank no longer had a special signature person at the branch so they sent it to special signature central--which somehow didn't have the info they needed even though the bank branch sent it to them. Ended up just doing the longer drive to my broker and handling the transaction there.

rickyc091 4y ago

I'm going to post this here for those that couldn't get a seal. > The Account Authorization (FS Form 5444) submitted is unacceptable as the form was not properly certified. Therefore, we must ask that you submit a new form with your signature properly certified. > Please note that the form's instructions to the certifying officer state, "Acceptable certifications include the financial institution's official seal or stamp (such as corporate seal, signature guarantee stamp, or medallion stamp)." Notary public stamps are acceptable. Please have the bank place their official seal on the form to certify your signature. If the financial institution does not have an official seal or stamp to use when they certify a signature, they may use the savings bond paid stamp that they normally use when cashing savings bonds for a bond owner. We may accept: > Signature/Endorsement Guarantee Stamp > Medallion Stamp > Official Bank Seal/Stamp > Corporate Seal > Consular Seal > A commissioned or warrant officer of the United States Armed Forces may certify the signature. > Any stamp or seal must be visible. > The bank certifying officer should include his/her phone number by the certification. > If none of the options listed above are available, we may give consideration when a bank officer uses notary certification when it is accompanied by the signature of the employee and the name/address of the bank is provided. The certification must clearly shows the certifying officer is a bank employee.