How many credible witnesses does your state require and how do you use a credible witness? The first five good answers will be selected to be in a drawing to win a prize. Prizes include $59 123notary gift certificate for new listings or ecourses. $30 starbucks card, $25 Shell gas card, $25 restaurant gift card to Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chili's, and choices for many others.
When do I use a credible witness?
Use credible witnesses if the signer doesn't have identification and is not personally known to the notary. Only use credible witnesses if your state allows it such as:
AZ - (1) Credible "person" that must be known to the notary
CA- (1) witness if the notary knows the witness, or (2) unknown witnesses
FL - (1) witness if the notary knows the witness, or (2) unknown witnesses.
GA- (1) witness if the notary knows the witness, or (2) unknown witnesses.
MA - (1) credible witness that must be known to the notary
MI - (1) credible witness that must be known to the notary
MO - (2) credible witnesses that may or may not be known to the notary
NH - (1) credible witness that is known to the notary
NJ - (1) credible witness that is known to the notary
NC - (1) credible witness that is known to the notary
NV - (1) requires a special acknowledgment form for credible witnesses.
OH - (1) credible witness that is known to the notary
OR - (1) credible witness that is known to the notary
PA - (1) credible witness that is known to the notary
SC- (1) but they don't need to be known to the notary
TN - (2) credible witnesses
VA - Not allowed. No credible witnesses allowed.
UT - (1) credible witness that is known to the notary
WA - (1) Credible witness that must be known to the notary.
We don't have information about other states.