I was sent to a signing which I thought was for property in California. But the property is located in Florida. Florida requires two witnesses, but since California is a no witness state, are witnesses still required? — P.G., California
Yes. Even though witnesses for deeds are not required in California, two witnesses are required for deeds in Florida (FS 689.01). Without them, the deed cannot be recorded in the land records.
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