Posted by GF_CA on 4/13/06 11:56pm
Msg #113528

trust deed and witness line

Last page of TD there are two witness line. What this mean? Who suppose sign it?
Thanks for your help

Reply by BP/WV on 4/14/06 12:00am
Msg #113530

Are you in a witness state?

Reply by TitleGalCA on 4/14/06 12:11am
Msg #113531

GF ignore, you're in CA.

and you don't need it (unless the TD is recording elsewhere).

Many times, national lenders include them in their docs, and it's not necessary for CA.

Reply by GF_CA on 4/14/06 12:29am
Msg #113536

thanks TitleGalCA n/m

Reply by Ernest__CT on 4/14/06 6:56am
Msg #113551

(sigh) Caution, please, newbies reading this thread!

CA may not require witnesses on real estate transactions, but other states DO! Notary Signing Agents MUST be aware of the laws for the state(s) which they serve. CT, for example, allows the Notary to be one of the two REQUIRED witnesses.

If you are not *absolutely sure* about your state (or the state in which the property is located), find out before going to the signing table.

Reply by PAW on 4/14/06 7:04am
Msg #113553

In fear of being redundant

2006 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 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) Lenders may require witnesses, even though there is no state requirement.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 4/14/06 7:06am
Msg #113554

Thanks! n/m

Reply by Lee/AR on 4/14/06 7:51am
Msg #113558

Attn: All-- Copy & save PAWs message... & All--I have a ?4u

Citibank requires 2 witnesses in AR... not a witness state. Is Citibank confused or do they require witnesses in all non-witness states?

Reply by BP/WV on 4/14/06 8:20am
Msg #113559

Re: yes, redundant....

I replied to GL_CA with the question:

Are you in a witness state?

I know what states are and what states are not. Everyone should know this. I asked the question so GL_CA would put forth an effort to *find* the answer. Most answers are just one click away.

Reply by BP/WV on 4/14/06 8:21am
Msg #113560

oops

thats GF_CA

Reply by TitleGalCA on 4/14/06 8:30am
Msg #113563

Re: yes, redundant....

LOL BP. Just when you think the question is answered satisfactorily... someone answers *more* satisfactorily...or is that more thoroughly? More better? or just More? Hm. Either way, good that the answers are here!