Posted by CaNotary777 on 6/4/13 12:35pm
Msg #472170
Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness in CA
Can two credible witnesses be used (in CA) instead of one ( who personally knows both, the subscribing witness, as well as me the notary)?
Personally I do NOT think two witnesses can be used. Just asking out of curiosity since the Notary Support ( I have)says that two credible witnesses ( who do not know me but know the subscribing witness can be used ( instead of one-- who knows both, the SW and me the notary) to establish the identity of teh Subscribing Witness.
Will appreciate inputs from CA notaries who have done this before------Thank you in advance guys
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Reply by Notarysigner on 6/4/13 1:31pm
Msg #472184
Re:be careful.some scenarios you can't use it anymore
New Law
A notary-related law took effect January 1, 2013. The following
is a brief overview of what California notaries public need to
know for the new year.
 California Civil Code section 1195 prohibits the use of a
proof of execution by a subscribing witness for a power of
attorney, grant deed, mortgage, deed of trust, quitclaim
deed, security agreement or any instrument that requires a
notary public to obtain a thumbprint in the notary public’s
official journal from the party signing the document. The
law also prohibits the use of a proof execution for any
other document affecting real property; however, proof of
execution of a trustee’s
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