A Florida notary is a public officer appointed by the Governor commissioned for 4 years to serve as an impartial witness. Their primary purpose is to deter fraud by verifying a signer’s identity and willingness. Commissioned for 4 years, they can notarize documents anywhere within the state.

Administering oaths or affirmations Taking acknowledgements Attesting to copies of certain documents as permitted by Florida law Solemnizing weddings Verifying Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) *Certifying the contents of safe deposit boxes

We travel to your home, office, business, hospital, nursing facility, coffee shop, or any safe and mutually agreed-upon location in and around Okaloosa County. Appointments are scheduled based on availability. Contact us at (850) 699-5517 to book your appointment.

You must appear in person, bring the completed unsigned document, the notary fee, a current, valid government-issued Photo ID (like a Driver’s License or U.S. Passport). The identification must be acceptable under Florida law, and the name must reasonably correspond with the name on the document.

No. Florida law prohibits notaries from providing legal advice, preparing legal documents, or explaining the legal effect or contents of documents unless they are also licensed attorneys.

Florida law sets the maximum fee at $10 per notarial act. However, we are a mobile service, and additional travel fees apply based on your specific location in Okaloosa County and surrounding area. Travel fees are separate from statutory notarial fees and will be disclosed before your appointment. Please contact us for a free exact quote.

Documents requiring notarization should generally be signed in the presence of the notary unless otherwise permitted by law. Please do not sign documents requiring notarization until instructed to do so during your appointment.

Florida notaries cannot determine which notarial certificate or type of notarization a document requires. You will need to check the document instructions or contact the person/agency who issued it.

A notarization is a notarial act performed by a notary public, while an apostille is a certificate issued by a competent government authority that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country. Many international documents need both. Yes, we offer these services.

Yes, the signer must be willing, aware of the document being signed, able to communicate directly with the notary, and not appear to be under coercion or undue influence.

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