Posted by franny on 9/1/07 7:21pm
Msg #209093

witness

can a nsa also perform as a witness at the same closing

Reply by PAW on 9/1/07 8:51pm
Msg #209104

In most states, the notary can also act as a witness, as long as the witness' signatures are NOT being notarized. (You can't notarize your own signature.) Some self-proving wills and POAs require the notary to not only notarize the principal's signature, but also the signature(s) of the witness(es).

Always check you state handbook and statutes to be sure.

Louisiana is the only state that I know of that does not allow the notary to act as a witness on real estate transaction documents. I don't know if they can act as a witness on any other instrument or if it is a general rule or statute that an LA Notary Public cannot act as witness on any instrument or document where they are signing as an official witness (notarizing).

Reply by JanetLA on 9/1/07 8:53pm
Msg #209107

Never a witness and a notary in Louisiana. n/m

Reply by OR on 9/1/07 10:10pm
Msg #209115

Re: Sound like a test question to me!! n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 9/2/07 9:32am
Msg #209133

Re: She said she was taking a test ...a few threads down n/m

Reply by PAW on 9/3/07 9:11am
Msg #209186

Oh. I didn't see that post. n/m

Reply by Sher_AZ on 9/2/07 5:37am
Msg #209127

AZ statutes does not allow

Reply by Gerry_VT on 9/3/07 11:33pm
Msg #209221

Odd VT document with witness

Vermont allows people to store their wills with the county clerk. If you want it back, you have to fill out a form, sign it in the presence of a witness, and have a notary administer an oath to the witness. Only the witness' signature is notarized, not the signature of the person who wants his will back.