Only the witness's signature.
The name and substance of the witness's testimony and, if a subscribing witness, the witness's place of residence.
Only the witness's county and occupation.
No witness information if the deed is otherwise complete.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Real Property Law §306
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. The name and substance of the witness's testimony and, if a subscribing witness, the witness's place of residence.
Detailed Explanation
Proof by subscribing witness requires more detail than many users expect. Real Property Law §306 requires the certificate of acknowledgment or proof to state the matters done, known, or proved, together with the name and substance of the testimony of each witness examined, and, for a subscribing witness, the witness's place of residence. In practice, leaving out the residence detail is a classic proof-by-witness mistake.
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