What Is a Notary Public
A Florida Notary Public can notarize a wide range of documents, including real estate papers (deeds, mortgages, leases), Powers of Attorney, wills, trusts, affidavits (sworn statements), and various court/personal documents for functions like acknowledgments, oaths, and copy certifications, ensuring signatures are genuine and actions are performed knowingly. We don't notarize prohibited items like birth certificates or already-filed tax forms, but we handle many legal and financial records.
When Do I Need a Notary
Commonly Notarized Documents
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Real Estate: Deeds (Quitclaim, Warranty), Mortgages, Refinance Papers, Lease Agreements, Purchase Agreements.
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Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, Advanced Healthcare Directives, Living Wills, Self-Proving Affidavits.
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Powers of Attorney (POA): General, Durable, Medical, Limited POAs to grant authority.
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Affidavits & Sworn Statements: Affidavits of Heirship, Support, Identity, Credible Witness, or for court use.
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Financial/Business: Loan documents, Articles of Incorporation, Contracts.
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Personal/Court: Divorce papers (settlements, financial affidavits), Passport applications, Custody/Guardianship agreements.
Common Notarial Acts
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Acknowledgment: Verifies the signer is who they say they are and signed willingly (Deeds, POAs).
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Jurat: Administers an oath or affirmation for a sworn statement (Affidavits).
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Oath/Affirmation: A solemn promise (often part of a Jurat).
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Copy Certification: Certifies a copy is a true duplicate of an original (if allowed).
***Documents NOT Notarized (Prohibited)***
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Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificates.
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Federal or State Income Tax Forms (already filed).
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Documents already recorded with the Clerk of Court or public records.
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Photocopies of vital records.
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