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Who May Notarize A Warranty Deed?

By NNA Staff on September 12, 2018

New Hotline Resized 3Can a Notary who is not a lawyer notarize a Warranty Deed in the state of New York? --- J.C., New York

Yes, you may notarize a signer’s signature on a deed. There is no requirement that the notarization be done by an attorney. 

Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors

Confronted with a tricky notarization? Unsure how to proceed? NNA members have unlimited access to our expertly trained NNA Hotline counselors to help you with all of your notarial questions. Call 1-888-876-0827, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST; Saturday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

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Melissa Miklas

17 Sep 2018

Can a notary who is not a lawyer also notarize a Warranty Deed in West Virginia?

National Notary Association

17 Sep 2018

Hello. There is no requirement in West Virginia's Notary statutes that a notarization of a warranty deed be done by an attorney.

Jacqueline

17 Sep 2018

Can a warranty deed be notorized by a notary who is not a lawyer if the warranty deed is from Texas but now the client resides in Oklahoma?

National Notary Association

25 Sep 2018

Hello. Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

Eva

02 Oct 2019

If a person is buying property from another individual with the transfer of warranty feeds and money, can the person that's purchasing the property, that's a notary, is it legal for the person purchasing the land notarize his own deed?

National Notary Association

03 Oct 2019

Hello. No, Notaries may not notarize their own signatures.

aanotary.mobileservices@gmail.com

14 Nov 2019

Can a notary public notarize a warranty deed in Florida. Or does a loan signing agent have to do so?

National Notary Association

14 Nov 2019

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

Orlando Young

16 Nov 2019

Can a notary prepare a warranty deed, and also notarize the document as well in the state of Florida

National Notary Association

19 Nov 2019

Hello. “A notary public may not notarize a signature on a document if the notary public has a financial interest in or is a party to the underlying transaction" (FS 117.107[12]).

Zue

19 Jan 2020

I have a home in the state of KS that I'm selling, but I live in Texas now and have a warranty deed that needs to be notarized. Do I need a notary Lawyer to noterize the deed or can any public notary be able to noterize?

National Notary Association

22 Jan 2020

Hello. You would need to contact a qualified real estate professional or attorney familiar with Kansas real estate law to request instructions.

Stephanie

26 Mar 2020

A GA notary notarized a fraudulent Warranty Deed, which was filed with the recorder's office. Could the notary be held responsible?

WEMM Docs

18 Mar 2021

Hello, I'd like to know if it is ok to just notarize 1 signature on a Warranty Deed in PA? ( I believe all the other signers have already signed where they needed to sign)

National Notary Association

23 Mar 2021

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

slbrimage@gmail.com

16 Jun 2021

In Virginia can a notary notarize a warranty deed

National Notary Association

17 Jun 2021

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

Oscar Lopez

24 Jan 2022

Could a notary public notarize Deed of Sale in PA?

National Notary Association

25 Jan 2022

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

Kylee

05 Apr 2022

Can a notary notarize a property deed in Ohio if I am not an attorney?

National Notary Association

07 Apr 2022

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

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