Certificate of Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness
A sworn statement by a witness that they saw a document signed, when the signer cannot appear.
A witness's sworn proof that a document was signed.
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Key features
Which document
A blank for what it is, its date, the parties, and any property description or reference.
Present at signing
The witness says they were present on a date and place and saw the person sign.
Signed as witness, and how they know the signer
That they signed as witness at the signer's request, and how they know who the signer is.
No interest of their own
That the witness is not a party or named as receiving anything, or what their interest is.
Why proof is needed
Why it is being given, such as the signer being unavailable, and who asked.
About this document
A proof of execution by a subscribing witness is a sworn statement by the person who witnessed a document being signed, saying they were present, saw the signer sign, signed as witness and knew who they were. It is used where the signer cannot be found, has died or cannot appear, and someone needs proof the signing happened.
This blank form is completed by the witness and sworn before an official. Whether this route is available, and when, depends on the kind of document and the state, so ask the office or a lawyer before relying on it.
Is this document right for you?
Useful when
- A document must be recorded or relied on and the signer cannot appear
- A signer has died or cannot be found
- An office asks for proof from the person who witnessed the signing
Commonly used by
- Witnesses to deeds and agreements
- Property owners and executors
- People dealing with old signed documents
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Alternatives
These are separate documents, for different jobs.
- AffidavitA general sworn statement of facts.View document
- Affidavit of CorrectionA sworn statement correcting an error in a record or document.View document
- Property transfer documentsTransfer ownership of a property to someone else.View document
- Grant DeedTransfer ownership of real property from one party to another.View document
When to use this
- A deed was witnessed years ago and the signer has died
- A recording office wants evidence that a signature was genuine
- A signer lives abroad and cannot appear
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About the certificate of proof of execution by a subscribing witness
It is for someone who was present and signed as a witness. If you were not, it does not apply.
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