I’m notarizing a Florida document in Colorado. The instructions said I can be a witness and the spouse can be the other witness. Is this allowed?
Check your state notary laws; in Florida the notary can act as a notary AND a witness providing they are not named in the document or have a beneficial interest in the document.
Depending on the document, I’d be very leary of having the husband act as a witness - IMO he does have a vested interest in anything his wife does; But that said, I guess you just do what you’re told (providing your notary law allows it) - Who gave you the instructions?
1 Like
The lawyer’s assistant in Florida.
Well, like I said, I’m leary of having a husband witness anything for a wife for the above reasons; but if that’s what you were told then just do it. As for you being a witness, make sure it’s not against your notary laws - if Colorado allows for the notary to also be a witness, you’re fine.
Good luck
Thanks, Linda. I decided to be safe and went to my bank where I used to work. We did the notarization there and I had two old coworkers be the witnesses. Thanks for your prompt reply and contribution.
1 Like
Happy to hear it worked out for you. And good for you for having such good co-workers!! 
Yes, I’m thankful for them.