Document Notarization

TRAVELING NOTARY PUBLIC

Why do I need Notary?

The signing of most legal documents requires that a Notary be present and confirm that:

All Signer’s identities are verified

Signers understand the documents they are signing

Signers are entering into a transaction of their own free will, and are not being coerced

What is a Notary Public?

A Florida Notary Public is an “Official of Integrity” commissioned by the office of the Governor of the State of Florida. Notaries are appointed to serve the public as impartial witnesses in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents.

SIGN IN THE NOTARY'S PRESENCE

Wait, don't sign yet!

Florida law considers many documents to be important enough to be signed in the presence of a Notary Public.

The Notary Public is directly responsible for determining that the person signing is who they state they are before they sign a document.

So, wait for the Notary to first verify your ID before you sign your documents.

Some Documents That Need Notarization

Adoption Papers

Advanced Health Care Directives

Claim of Lien

Deed

Divorce Documents

Loyalty Oaths

Mortgage Documents

Power of Attorney (POA)

Prenuptial Agreement

Self-Proving Will / Codicil

Trusts and Estates

Wills (all types)