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FYI - there are four states that require two witness signatures when you notarize a deed or mortgage in these states: Florida - 2 witnesses* for deeds** but not mortages. Connecticut - 2 witnesses* for deeds and mortgages. Georgia - 2 witnesses* required for deeds and security deeds. Louisiana - 2 witnesses required for "authentic acts".
"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." I have a GNW will signing tomorrow for a doctor and his wife at the hospital.
NOTE: Dixie County requires two witnesses (one can be the notary) on Deeds and Mortgages. Per the Clerk of the Court, Dana Johnson. * MI - No longer requires witnesses. MCLA 565.201 - Requirements for recording with register of deeds - amended April 1, 1997. * MN - Witnesses are not required on conveyances or mortgages executed in Minnesota.
Seal: Florida is a witness state only in regards to the conveyance of property, which this clearly is. There are two witness need. I may serve as one and another witness would be needed. The first witness signed the witness space on the top left hand. I signed the second under him and I also signed the attest line.
PA is not a witness state and we usually use an acknowledgement for the principal. Reply by MW/VA on 6/11/13 8:57am Msg #472875 IMO a state doesn't have to be a "witness" state in order for witness signatures to be required on some docs, like a POA. I've seen POA's here in VA that require witness signatures, even though VA is not a witness state.
CT General Statutes Chapter 821, Section 47-5 does not specifically preclude family members from acting as one or both of the two required witnesses. Reply by Patti Corcoran on 4/12/10 2:48pm. Msg #331368. Re: IMHO, Sylvia in your state. is a great wealth of info and seems always willing to lend a helping hand.
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 ...
Witness I have just received a Special Warranty Deed back from a signing I did...I allowed a family member to witness it and my instructions were to have a totally disinterested party and myself witness the document! Do I have a disinterested party mark through and sign above the original witness or do I attach an acknowledgment to this effect?
As you know, witnesses are not required, but the lender may want them. It they only want one witness, then you can be the one and only witness. The recorder may question it, but that's the lender or title company's issue. Just follow your instructions. Reply by PAW on 12/22/09 9:13am Msg #315367 Re: Regarding witness for mortgage in FL ...
No to credible witness in CA. Posted by Dave_CA of CA on 6/30/05 8:45am. Msg #48978. My understanding is that if the person has any of the acceptable ID, as defined in section 3 & 4 of the code, then you can't use credible witnesses. They would have to find a notary who would ID them from personal knowledge or get either their ID or the name on ...