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I have two questions:

Question one: I have seen a few jobs that require two witnesses. One company said I could be one witness, and for me to BRING SOMEONE FOR THE OTHER. I declined. Can I be a witness if the witness signature does not need to be notarized?

2nd question
What is being confirmed by liberity, and how do I do that?

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The notary being a witness depends on the state the deed is being filed in. There are four or five states that require a witness or witnesses for the deed. Some do allow the notary to act as a witness. I would check with the state the paperwork will be filed in for clarification. I don’t understand your second question. It looks like you either attached or quoted something but it didn’t come through.

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@rmevans5, Building upon @takenotenotaryservices previous response, it’s crucial to understand that the ability for a notary to act as a witness is entirely dependent on the specific state’s regulations where the document is being notarized. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you thoroughly review the statutes and guidelines of your state to gain a clear understanding of the legal requirements and permissible actions. For instance, in Florida, we are permitted to serve as witnesses as private citizens; however, a key point to remember is that this is only valid if we are not notarizing our own signature on the document. Personally, to maintain impartiality and limit potential legal complications, I make a conscious decision not to act as a witness in any notarial actions. I believe it’s essential to uphold my role solely as a Public Official when executing notarial acts, which helps to safeguard my position and minimize any potential liabilities in legal situations.

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I have decided I am not doing any signings that I am one of the witness.

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I don’t take anything where I provide a witness.

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@rmevans5 That’s a wise decision; by not acting as a witness, you ensure you consistently uphold your role as a Public Official, which is essential for maintaining objectivity and avoiding any potential conflicts of interest in the notarial process.

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It’s really no big deal to be a witness if YOUR state allows it. It doesn’t matter the law of the state it is being filed in, it’s the state laws of the notarys commissioned state. I witness mortgage documents all the time where people in my state are buying or selling out of state properties.

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@rmevans5 Seeking clarification please for your second query . . .

There is the term “Blockquote” in your ‘insert’ noted above; however, it doesn’t reference anything visible.

Could you take a screenshot of the data?

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Try the insert once more please?

:balloon: Thank You :balloon:

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I agree. I believe this would open me up for liability in transporting someone to the site. For example: what if I got into an accident? What if the witness fell and got hurt? Just seems a bit much for them to ask, in my opinion.