How to Fill Out the Journal (15 min): Thumbprint only required for – Deed, Quitclaim Deed, Deed of Trust, Real Property, Power of Attorney. Most notaries get thumbprints for everything, if thumbprint is required and not taken, a $2,500 fine. Thumbprint not required for Deed of Reconveyance and Trustees Deed resulting from foreclosure – docs people sign when being released from financial obligation; Credible witness ID is noted in place of signer who has no ID, credible witness needs to sign also in the "Additional Information" section.