Posted by TnNotary on 11/16/05 12:22pm
Msg #76930

For TN Signing Agents

Does anyone know where I would find out if the state of TN requires a witness for DOT?
At one point I read that TN did not require I had a few people ask me and now I am not sure where I read that. Please confirm.
TIA

Reply by PAW_Fl on 11/16/05 12:25pm
Msg #76932

As far as I know, TN does NOT require witnesses on real estate transactions. Here's my list:

2005 State Witness Requirements (as determined by PROPERTY LOCATION)
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CT - 2 witnesses, one can be the notary
FL - 2 witnesses, one can be the notary - DEEDS OF CONVEYANCE ONLY
GA - 2 witnesses, one MUST be the notary
LA - 2 witnesses, CANNOT be the notary
SC - 2 witnesses, one can be the notary

NOTES:
1) FL - Mortgages DO NOT require witnesses, DEEDS (QuitClaim, Warranty, etc.) do.
2) VT - Effective 7/1/04, Act 150, Sec. 1.27 V.S.A. §2 was amended to remove witness requirements.
3) Lenders may require witnesses, even though there is no state requirement.

Reply by TnNotary on 11/16/05 12:28pm
Msg #76934

PAW
Thank you for confirming. That is the list I had. I called NNA and all they told me it was up to the lender if they require it or not. But usually the closing package states if your state requires it then get a witness.
Thanks again.