Can I Get a Witness? The Missing Piece in Many Notarizations
Can I Get a Witness? The Missing Piece in Many Notarizations
You’ve scheduled the notary, gathered your documents, and arrived on time—only to hear: “Do you have your witnesses?” Suddenly, your simple appointment turns into a full-blown delay.
This happened just today. A wife reached out needing a document notarized for her husband, who’s currently in the hospital. She thought hospital staff might be able to serve as witnesses. Because I know many facilities have policies against that, I advised her to check first — and sure enough, staff weren’t allowed to serve as witnesses.
Thankfully, I had a solution. I let her know that Notary Near Me Florida could provide two qualified witnesses so we could keep the appointment on track — and ease her stress in the process.
A lot of people are surprised to learn that some notarizations require one or more witnesses in addition to the notary.
These often include:
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Healthcare Directives
- Self-Proving Affidavits for Wills
- Living Trust documents
- Certain real estate or financial instruments
Here’s what you need to know:
- Witnesses must be 18 or older and generally disinterested (not related or named in the document).
- They must have valid photo ID.
- In most cases, your notary cannot also act as a witness.
- Hospital staff are often not allowed to serve due to policy — always check in advance.
When you allow Notary Near Me Florida to serve you, I don’t just ask for a time and place — I ask the right questions up front:
✔️ What type of document are we notarizing?
✔️ Does it require witnesses?
✔️ Do you already have witnesses lined up?
✔️ Are they eligible and do they have valid ID?
If the answer is no, don’t worry. I have a network of reliable people who can step in as witnesses — saving you time, hassle, and rescheduling stress.
So next time you find yourself asking, “Can I get a witness?” — know that the answer is yes, and Notary Near Me Florida is here to help.
📲 Call or text 813-239-4117 today to schedule your notary appointment — with or without witnesses in place.
