Rick Carne
.... California Civil Code section 1195 prohibits the use of a proof of execution by a subscribing witness for a power of attorney, grant deed, mortgage, deed of trust, quitclaim deed, security agreement or any instrument that requires a notary public to obtain a thumbprint in the notary public’s official journal from the party signing the document. The law also prohibits the use of a proof execution for any other document affecting real property; however, proof of execution of a trustee’s deed and deed of reconveyance are permitted.