Posted by Anonymous on 6/20/06 9:09am
Msg #126962

Witnessing

So, just so I am clear--in CA the notary can/should sign as a witness on a deed of trust in addition to notarizing the document? If not, what do I do when the document is calling for a witness but it is just me and the borrower???

Help docs need to be fedex'd first thing.

thanks.

Reply by Dave_CA on 6/20/06 9:18am
Msg #126966

If the property is in CA the DOT does not require a witness.
If the property is in a witness State (use the orange search button) then you need to follow that States requirements.
Your safest bet is to follow the instructions from the escrow/title company.

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 6/20/06 9:21am
Msg #126969

Your Quick Answer without knowing details

In California for property that is in/recording in California, you do not sign/Witness the DOT. Just notarize the signer's signatures properly (2006 compliant).

Reply by Anonymous on 6/20/06 9:38am
Msg #126975

Re: Your Quick Answer without knowing details

thanks kelly, the property is in california--so i guess i'll just notarize the signature....

Reply by NCLisa on 6/20/06 10:13am
Msg #126984

There are a couple lenders that require the DT to be witnessed even if you are not in a witness state. I had 2 of those at the beginning of this month. Lender said that they require witnesses, and that the notary was fine. They made a point to letting me know that they don't pay if a the DT doesn't have a witness signature.