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BEFORE YOUR NOTARIZATION

CHECK LIST

  1. DO NOT SIGN document until you are in the presence of the notary. Acknowledgment Certificate is OK to have been signed years ago.
  1. COMPLETELY FILL IN ALL BLANK SPACES IN DOCUMENT BEFORE NOTARY ARRIVES BUT DO NOT SIGN! Cannot Notarize incomplete documents!
  1. If you have questions about how to complete the document, contact the person who drafted or requested the document. A Notary Public is unable to provide legal advice or assistance in the drafting and/or completion of documents. Every signer must physically appear, be coherent and present acceptable ID at the time of notarization.  IDENTIFICATION PROBLEMS- SEE BELOW
  1. Original documents must be presented for all Copy Certification. Vital records (birth, death and marriage) cannot be notarized.
  2. Know which Notary Certificate you need. Notary cannot give advice on which one to use.

IDENTIFICATION

All identification cards must be ORIGINAL, current or issued within the last 5 years, contain a photo, physical description, signature, and serial number. Identification procedures are mandated by the California Secretary of State. The following forms of identification are acceptable:

  • FLORIDA Driver’s License
  • Other States Driver’s License
  • U.S. Military 
  • FLORIDA ID card
  • Other State Identification Card
  • U.S. Passport
  • Foreign Passports Stamped by U.S. Custom
  • Inmate ID card
  • Alien Card (Green Card)

WHAT IF WRONG/NO IDENTIFICATION?

If none of the above-mentioned Identification is available, or the name on your ID is different or shorter than what is on the document then you can use:

TWO CREDIBLE WITNESSES – that can swear to the signer’s identity. They must have proper ID, is age 18 or older, know the signer by the name on the document, is not named in the document nor have a financial interest in the transaction described in the document.

 

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Florida notaries are not attorneys licensed to practice law. The information on this site is for your general information only. It does NOT constitute legal advice; it should NOT substitute for legal advice from an attorney. These forms are provided as a public service. I accepts no liability.

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