Reply by ReneeK_MI on 9/13/08 3:42am
Msg #264142
Outdated list, sorry Kathy =(
Is that the one printed at the bottom of Stewart's confirmations? I hate that they send out wrong info on every confirmation, especially because I'm in Michigan - and we haven't needed witnesses in a lot of years - like I think 6 years. Doesn't help that the largest county in MI (Wayne) still shows witnesses needed, on their website - but don't get me started about Wayne County.
Whenever I need to find out about witnesses, I Google using "Mortgage {or DOT, or WD, or whatever} Recording Requirements + [State name]" I then look for that state's recording statute site in the results.
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Reply by PAW on 9/13/08 7:07am
Msg #264147
Updated list
State Witness Requirements (as determined by PROPERTY LOCATION) 2008
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CT - 2 witnesses on deeds of conveyance, one can be the notary
1 witness required on a mortgage
FL - 2 witnesses, one may be the notary - DEEDS ONLY (F.S.A 695.03 & 689.01)
GA - 2 witnesses, one may be the notary (GA Code - Title 44 § 44-14-33)
LA - 2 witnesses, CANNOT be the notary
SC - 2 witnesses, one may 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.
MN - Witnesses are not required on conveyances or mortgages executed in Minnesota. Minnesota Statute Section 386.39.
RI - Per Stewart Underwriting Manual, witnesses are not required on conveyance documents (deeds) nor mortgages.
TX - Per Stewart Underwriting Manual, witnesses are not required on conveyances or mortgages executed in Texas, unless the person signing does so by making a mark instead of signing.
VT - Witnesses are no longer required. 27 V.S.A. 341 Amended 2004
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