Notary Public Requirement: Read, Write, and Understand English

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Notary Public Requirement: Read, Write and Understand English

The qualifications to become a Florida notary are:

You must be at least 18 years old
You must be a permanent resident of the state
If you have ever been convicted of a felony, you must have your civil rights restored
You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language

This last qualification can sometimes be overlooked...

Difference in Notary Stamps

All of our offered stamps will include all your necessary information that is required for a Florida notary. So, then how do you choose which stamp you want? Though, they all contain the same information, they all cater to different needs. Rectangular ...

Authorized Duties of a Notary Public in Florida

The duties that a notary public is authorized to perform varies from state to state. As a notary public in Florida, you are permitted to execute 6 different notarial acts under your commission. To avoid future issues with liability, it is imperative to...

Can a Notary Provide Legal Advice?

Sometimes as notaries we get confused about what kind of information we can offer clients—or we get confused about the authority of a notary. We are there solely to notarize the documents, not to explain the content to the client. If a client has any...

Avoiding Common Notary Mistakes

Mistakes happen, even to the most experienced notaries. When you’re new to being a notary, each step of the notarial process requires close attention. But over time, these steps become routine, which can sometimes lead to accidental oversights. Knowing about common mistakes will help you stay alert and give you a checklist to ensure every detail is correct. Here are some of the most frequent errors notaries make—and how to avoid them.

How Long Will It Take Me To Become a Notary Public?

The decision to apply to the office of Notary Public is a great one. But now that you’ve made it, you may be wondering how long it will actually take for you to get commissioned? To start, you must complete an education course. Troy Fain Insurance of...

Data Safety

In this age, digital safety is harder than people think it is. As a notary public, you have plenty of sensitive information. Protecting that information is one of the most important, and hardest, aspects of your job. Computer Home If you work from home...