I am a Maryland Notary and I am scheduled to conduct a closing for a seller that is selling a property in Florida which requires a witness to the deed signing. Can the witness be a family member of the signer? Can the witness be a family member of the Notary? — J.M., Maryland
We are not aware of a rule prohibiting a family member of the signer or Notary from signing as a witness on a deed in Florida. However, you should have the signer check with the receiving agency for instructions regarding the witness requirements. Ultimately, it is the decision of the receiving agency.
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