Notary services in Florida

Yes, a notary can notarize a signature on a document in any language, but they are not responsible for its content. In some cases, a certified translation may be required.

Generally, yes. All signatories must personally appear before the notary, present valid identification, and sign the document in the notary's presence.

An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document (e.g., birth certificate, court order, or notary act) for use in foreign countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention.

An Apostille simplifies the legalization process for countries in the Hague Convention. Consular legalization is a more complex process required for countries not part of the convention, involving certification by the foreign ministry and the consulate of the destination country.

Typically, public documents such as birth/marriage/death certificates, educational diplomas, court documents, and notarized documents can be apostilled. Requirements vary by state and country.

Requirements vary based on the specific form and situation. Generally, copies of official documents (like birth certificates) submitted to USCIS do not need notarization, but affidavits or declarations often do.

Yes, in Florida and most US states, deeds transferring ownership of real property must be signed by the grantor(s) in the presence of two witnesses and a notary public.

Yes, Florida allows Remote Online Notarization (RON). Mobile notary services, where the notary travels to your location, are also available.