Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Florida Notary Witness

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Although the notary's actions were not proper, the mortgage is still legal and valid. The notary's signature can actually be counted as one of the witnesses and thus only one other witness is really necessary although two are usually the norm.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.