Miami Mobile Notary ServiceThe Notary and Scammers September 26, 2022Scammers, con artists, and imposters have a way of hacking into others’ minds for personal gain just as the tech criminal hacks into computers. We want to trust others but trusting your own instincts is best. Notaries have always been an important line of protection against fraud. And no matter how technologically advanced society becomes, […] tony6801How Much Can a Notary in Florida Charge? September 10, 2022Florida law provides that a Florida notary public may charge up to $10 for performing any one notarial act under Part I of Chapter 117, Florida Statutes, excluding marriages. Notarial acts listed under Part I, for which a notary may charge up to $10, include the taking of acknowledgments, administering oaths, and the attestation of […] tony6801What forms of ID are acceptable when Notarizing Documents? September 7, 2022The most basic task of the notary public, which underlies all other processes and procedures, is to identify properly the signer of a document. The validity of the notarization hangs on whether or not the person who signed is actually the person who is named in a document. Hence, proper identification is key, and the […] tony6801Notarizing Documents in Foreign Languages September 5, 2022I’ve had this question come up twice in the past couple of weeks, so I thought it would probably make for an interesting article. As notaries, we are approached to notarize documents for a number of different reasons. Depending on where you are located, you may have a rather large population of people who speak […] tony6801Marriage Ceremonies in Florida August 15, 2022Solemnizing marriage is one of the honors of a notary public in Florida, as well as in South Carolina, Maine, and Nevada (if the notary is specially licensed by the county clerk). The solemnization of a marriage is the formal ceremony which unites a couple in legal marriage. The ceremony isn’t just for show – […] tony6801Competency Signing a Document August 13, 2022Unfortunately, many families wait until tragedy strikes to get their state of affairs in order. Depending on the severity of the tragedy, it could be too late to use the services of a notary public. I have been to nursing homes, private homes, hospitals, and other venues where I’ve met signers whose relatives set up […] tony6801How to Check if a Notary Stamp is Legal? August 12, 2022Notary stamps will not have any benefit if the notary is not operating legitimately. There are a few ways to determine if the stamp on your documents are legal. There are many types of notary stamps, therefore it can be difficult to determine exactly what kind of stamp is being used and if it is […] tony6801Domestic Travel with Children August 12, 2022Children traveling domestically have less stringent ID and consent requirements than those traveling internationally, but it’s still a good idea to come prepared with documents in case you run into an issue. The two most important documents are the child’s ID and a consent form from their legal guardian. The TSA does not require minors […] tony6801
