Court Filings
Authenticating documents for submission in legal proceedings.
Power of Attorney Documents
Authorizing someone to legally act on your behalf.
Wills and Trusts
Validating instructions for asset management and distribution.
Contracts and Agreements
Formalizing legally binding promises between parties.
Affidavits
Verifying sworn written statements for legal use.
Documents Types
Preparing for an Appointment
To ensure a smooth appointment:
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Know the Notarial Act: Determine if you need an Acknowledgment (confirming you signed willingly) or a Jurat (swearing the document contents are true). The notary cannot choose for you.
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Bring Proper Identification: Ensure you have a valid, acceptable form of identification as listed above, or arrange for credible witnesses if necessary.
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Do Not Sign the Document in Advance: You must sign the document in the presence of the notary public.
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Bring the Entire Document: The notary needs to see the complete document to notarize it properly (with limited exceptions for blank endorsements).
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Understand the Document: Be sure you understand the document you are signing. The notary will not explain it to you or give legal advice.
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Allow Enough Time: Don't rush the process. Ensure you have enough time for the notary to properly perform the notarization.
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Pay the Notary Fee: Be prepared to pay the notary fee, which is capped at $10 per notarial act in Florida (with exceptions for marriage solemnization and online notarization)
