Posted by R and R Notary on 8/11/11 7:12pm
Msg #393384

California witnesses?

Is California a witness state? Thanks for the help.

Reply by MaggieMae_CA on 8/11/11 7:21pm
Msg #393385

No n/m

Reply by Alz on 8/11/11 7:37pm
Msg #393389

Yes, that is true; however, there are some documents

that requires a witness only, while others will warrant both a notary and a witness. This will depend on what the hiring party wants. Maybe the attorneys on this forum can elaborate on this.

Reply by Yoli/CA on 8/11/11 8:24pm
Msg #393393

I believe what Alz meant to say was ...

if you're signing in California for an out-of-state property that requires witness (i.e. parts of Florida), then you do need a witness and notary. Some allow notary to also be the witness.

However, if you're signing for California property, only a notary is required.

Reply by Alz on 8/11/11 9:41pm
Msg #393403

I was trying to say "Yes" to MaggieMae's "No" n/m

Reply by davidK/CA on 8/11/11 7:29pm
Msg #393388

Well I once witnessed a car turn into an alley so does that count?