Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Quticlaim validity when not properly witnessed

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I hesitate to differ from the previous two answers but I would say a qualified maybe. As a real estate attorney, I can tell you that if the document was witnessed and then notarized by another party, although it is preferred to have the notary sign again, the Deed may be valid. The notary may be a second witness and some attorneys will allow the notary's signature to count as that second witness.

I strongly suggest that you have a qualified real estate attorney review your instrument in order to determine its validity.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000

Re: Quticlaim validity when not properly witnessed

no

Re: Quticlaim validity when not properly witnessed

No. The clerk will record a deed as long as it has been notarized, but it is not legally effective without two witnesses (the notary may be one of the witnesses, but must sign twice, once as a witness and once as the notary).