Apr 30, 2009 · Witness requirements on recording documents is often due to recording laws. FL, for example, requires two witnesses on deeds that convey property. Witnesses are not required on mortgages, since there is no transfer of ownership. IN FL, a notary can act as a witness to most documents requiring witnesses (with certain restrictions).

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.

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

26. How does a notary public act as an official witness? If a document presented for notarization does not contain a notarial certificate reflecting the taking of an oath or acknowledgment, a notary may witness the signing of the document in the notary's official capacity as follows: a.

As a general rule, California doesn't require witnesses (e.g. on Deeds, etc.), so the only witnesses I keep track of in my journal are those used for identification, i.e. Credible Witnesses, which is required in CA.

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.

Sep 9, 2010 · Hawaii Witness State? Go Back to September, 2010 Index : Posted by enotary/va on 9/4/10 7:19am Msg #351535

Posted by Susan Bryant on 4/12/12 3:29pm Msg #417717 General Acknowledgment Does anyone have a general acknowledgment they would be willing to share?

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

Feb 6, 2005 · The Florida witness requirement is often misunderstood by title companies that normally do not handle Florida property. (Heck, even some local companies don't get it right!) Anyway, in Florida, MORTGAGES DO NOT REQUIRE WITNESSES for recording, however, deeds that convey property (Warranty Deed, Quit Claim Deed, etc.) do require two witnesses ...