Question for Florida Notaries re 2 witnesses

Looking For Advice
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I have a signing tomorrow in Oregon for the sale of a property in Florida. I haven’t seen the documents yet, but the special instructions say that it needs a 2nd witness. I’ve googled Florida laws and although I’ve found some information, nothing is current (best description of requirements is from 2006, so don’t know if the laws have changed).

That document said that the signer needs a witness who must print his name below the line clearly and sign on the line. And that I also must do the same as the second witness. And then notarize the document. So two signatures for me as 1) witness and 2) notary. Is that correct? Any other advise? Assuming the notarization only includes the signers name. Signing service said that the witness can’t be a relative so also assume that a wife who is not on the deed would not be acceptable as a witness.

Thanks for your help.
LuAnne

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FL witness requirements have been discussed many times (as recently as last week) and it looks to me like you’ve got it right across all questions. 1 other thing–no minor witnesses.

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Thank you!

I did a search first for 2nd witness for Florida and nothing came up. Maybe I should have left off the “2nd” and “second”.

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You can be the second witness providing your state notary laws allow you to both witness and notarize. In Florida, all deeds of conveyance require two witnesses and a notarization - notary may be one witness, unless lender or title do not agree to it (some lenders don’t want the notary as a witness).