Posted by Ken Metzger on 4/25/13 4:08pm
Msg #467173

witnesses on FL documents

I am doing a signing on a purchase loan for property in FL. I know you need two witnesses on the DOT, There are other forms that have places for witnesses: Affidavit of one in the same as, correction agreement/limited poa, closing affidavit,homestead exemption. Thanks for the help

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 4/25/13 4:11pm
Msg #467174

IS there a DOT for this loan? FL uses mortgages

by statute, mortgages do not require witnesses; however, some counties have their own witness requirements so it could be dependent on the location of the property.

Deeds of Conveyance require two witnesses - so if you do, in fact, have a Deed of Trust, you'll need 2 witnesses - you can be one if allowed by YOUR notary laws.

Reply by Ken Metzger on 4/25/13 4:27pm
Msg #467177

Re: IS there a DOT for this loan? FL uses mortgages

there is a DOT. It is these other forms I am wondering about as to having two witnesses signing.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 4/25/13 4:40pm
Msg #467179

Those are title docs you're referring to - I'd as hiring

party -they may have their own ideas.

Reply by jba/fl on 4/25/13 5:35pm
Msg #467185

She said purchase loan.

All purchases need 2 witnesses for the deed/s. The others are dependent upon your laws.

Reply by jba/fl on 4/25/13 5:36pm
Msg #467186

too fast...

Many companies want 2 witnesses on the mortgage if purchase. Check with your hiring party.

Reply by jba/fl on 4/25/13 8:36pm
Msg #467203

Are you sure that there is DOT? We use Mortgage here. n/m

Reply by Ken Metzger on 4/25/13 8:53pm
Msg #467205

It is a mortgage rather than DOT. Sorry. Again, my question was do the other docs that I listed also need a witness? They are not required in Colorado. The loan was for a purchase in FL. Thanks again.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 4/25/13 9:23pm
Msg #467206

The answer to that is going to be specific to the

company requesting it. You should really check with them.

Reply by jba/fl on 4/25/13 11:20pm
Msg #467214

Most likely not. n/m