Nov 7, 2010 · South Carolina: Notary MAY be a witness Georgia: Notary MUST be a witness Louisiana: Notary CANNOT be a witness Inasmuch as Connecticut is a "Witness State", I always inform the borrower(s) during the confirmation call. In most cases the borrower(s) did not know this beforehand, and not to inform them could result in trouble later on.

Aug 20, 2009 · loan modification agreement..Witness required? I notarized a loan modification agreement for a company in California and on one of the documents there was a signature line for a witness to sign. Does anyone know if a witness is required for this type of notarization? Any feed back is much appreciated. Thanks. Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 8/17/09 ...

Nov 16, 2005 · Re: Florida mortgage-witness NOT required Yes, the notary must also sign on the witness line as an "unofficial" witness as well as signing as the notary. Reply by hawk11 on 11/16/05 9:06pm Msg #77104 Re: Florida mortgage-witness NOT required You are great and thank you for the advice. I appreciate all the assistance. Reply by Sylvia_FL on 11/16 ...

Oct 29, 2009 · witness I have been hired to witness seller signatures for property in Florida I am in Ky. I was told I would witness and would require a second witness. I thought witnesses were not required in KY? Does anyone know? Reply by Ocean Pacific Notary Services, Inc. on 10/28/09 3:55pm Msg #309014

Aug 21, 2011 · It requires a witness to sign also. The notarial wording accompanying this, however, is confusing. It includes wording regarding the witness appearing before me and making oath they saw the grantor sign the document. In that case it appears the signature of the witness is being notarized. Can anyone give me any more information on this?

May 2, 2010 · Credible Witness—the notary personally knows someone who swears that he or she personally knows the signer. In order to use the credible witness as identification: • The notary must personally know the witness. • The witness must personally know the signer. • Both witness and signer must be present during notarization.

Mar 2, 2025 · Witness: Posted by David Everett of AK on 3/2/25 12:48pm : Msg #650207: Just curious on how you handle ...

Oct 19, 2010 · WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature _____ (Seal) Reply by SheilaSJCA on 10/19/10 12:47am Msg #357242 Jason- you need to re-read the acknowledgement wording you described. Yes, your name must be in there as well as the title- notary public, however it has much more wrong with it than the simple item you mentioned.

Aug 10, 2012 · This is my first signing. One the Note where the borrower signs has the word "seal" on the signature line. And before the signature line it reads "Witness the hand(s) and seal(s) of the undersigned." It is unclear to me whether I need to put my notary seal on this. My gut feeling tells me no but I just want to double check.

Nov 16, 2004 · Some other states, however, still have their own requirements that you need to abide by. Some LENDERS may still require require a witness or two even in states that don't madate them. Reply by PAW Notary Services on 11/15/04 12:01pm Msg #11346 Re: witnesses - am confused Witness requirements are dictated by the states in their property laws.