Posted by Anonymous on 12/19/05 10:24am
Msg #83379

Calif Witness Question

I know Cali is not a witness state but the other night I had a TC request that I sign as a witness on docs that showed witness signature line. I did it. I'm now wondering if I should be signing the witness line anyway. Does anyone in CA just sign the witness line.

Reply by John_NCal on 12/19/05 10:27am
Msg #83381

"Does anyone in CA just sign the witness line."
Only if I'm asked to do so.

Reply by Brad_Ca on 12/19/05 11:46am
Msg #83398

There is no prohibition on the notary being a witness to the documents in the State of California; however check the list below to ensure that the documents are not from Louisiana as the notary cannot be a witness for documents originating from that state.

CT - 2 witnesses, one can be notary
GA - 2 witnesses, one must be notary
FL - 2 witnesses, one can be notary (Required for deeds of Conveyance only)
LA - 2 witnesses, Cannot be the notary
SC - 2 witnesses, one can be the notary
VT - 2 witnesses, one must be the notary

If you are ever called upon as a notary for certain documents originating in a "witness state" you will have to get a witness(es) depending on the state. If you notarize deeds and mortgage documents from a witness state pay close atttention to the list above.

Reply by Gerry_VT on 12/19/05 3:19pm
Msg #83442

VT Witnesses

Brad_Ca's list became outdated with respect to Vermont in 2004, when the
requirement was abolished. See message #40241

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/19/05 3:42pm
Msg #83448

See Msg #40258 ...

... for a current, up-to-date list.