Was it legal in North Carolina for notary to sign land deeds for grantors and also be witness on same deed?

Question

I was researching some old deeds in 1937 and found that the notary signed deeds for grantors and also was his own witness to signings, is it possible that he may have violated North Carolina laws. Pertaining to case I'm ivolved in. Thanks

Answer 1

The notary would usually not have a financial interest in the transaction. He would just be witness to the transaction.