Florida Notary Public Updates
Group Errors and Omissions Insurance
We understand that everyone can benefit from added protection, and our group policy is designed to limit the impact of unintentional mistakes.
How to Verify the VIN on a Vehicle
The State of Florida allows a notary public to verify VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on vehicles. The process is fairly straightforward, but we will walk you through the step-by-step process to ensure there is no confusion!
Florida Governor Cracks Down on Notary Misconduct
Recently, roughly thirty Florida notaries had commissions revoked due to Governor Rick Scott taking action against notaries that violate responsibilities and duties of this public office. The Governor’s Office is taking notice of the importance the office of notary public holds and investigating infractions and deficiencies big and small when evaluating the quality of a Florida notary’s work.
How to Properly Dispose of Your Expired Notary Products
Have you ever wondered how to dispose of your expired Notary Public stamp or embossing seal? Simply throwing away your stamp or seal can expose you to potential theft of your information. To protect yourself, it's important to dispose of these items in a secure manner. Here’s how you can do that:
Can a Florida Notary Refuse to Notarize?
The answer is yes. At some point in your career, you may find yourself in a situation where refusing to notarize a document is necessary. Florida law requires that a notary should refuse a notarization under the following circumstances:
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.
My First Florida Wedding – A Notary’s Perspective
A few months ago, a dear friend of mine got engaged. The excitement of the moment led to a conversation about her big day and her dreams of the perfect wedding. We chatted about the tiny details—decorations, food, and drinks. Then I posed the question, “Who will officiate the wedding?”
Florida Notary Education
Florida law requires at least three hours of notary education training for all first-time notaries. The notary education training allows notaries to familiarize themselves with the notary laws and regulations. This helps you, the notary, make fewer mistakes performing your duties as a Florida notary public.
November 7 – Notary Public Day
In honor of Notary Public Day on November 7th, we would like to highlight some fun facts about notaries: