Notary Public & Document Execution Services

Notary Services

Acknowledgments

Used for deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, and similar documents. You personally appear before the notary and acknowledge that the signature on the document is yours; the document may already be signed. The notary confirms your identity and voluntary acknowledgment.

Jurats (Oaths/Affirmations)

You swear or affirm that the document contents are true. Used for affidavits, depositions, and sworn statements.

Copy Certifications

Certification that a copy of an original document is true and accurate. Note: Florida notaries cannot certify vital records — those must come from the issuing agency.

Signature Witnessing

Witnessing signatures on documents that require a witness but not necessarily a notary seal.

Common Use Cases

• Real estate — Deeds, mortgages, title documents. See real estate closings.
• Powers of attorney — Must be signed before a notary in Florida
• Affidavits — I-864 support affidavits, general affidavits, name affidavits
• Immigration documents — See immigration form preparation
• Apostille documents — Notarization required before Florida Secretary of State apostille processing
• Vehicle titles & bills of sale
• Business documents — Operating agreements, resolutions, contracts

What to Know Before Your Appointment

• Bring valid photo ID — current, not expired
• For jurats / sworn statements: do NOT sign before arriving — you must sign in front of the notary as part of the oath
• For acknowledgments: the document may already be signed, but you still must personally appear
• All signers must be present
• Know what you are signing — the notary does not provide legal advice

Accepted Identification

Florida law requires the notary to verify the identity of every signer. Accepted IDs include a current U.S. driver's license or state ID, a current U.S. passport, a current foreign passport, and a current U.S. military ID. Expired identification is not accepted. If you do not have acceptable ID, personal knowledge or credible witness identification may be available in limited circumstances — contact us before the appointment to discuss.

What a Notary Cannot Do

A Florida notary cannot provide legal advice, explain the contents or legal effect of a document, recommend whether you should sign, certify vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates — those must come from the issuing agency), or notarize a document if a signer is not present, not identified, or appears to be signing under duress. If you need help understanding your document, consult a licensed attorney before the notary appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you notarize a document that is already signed? It depends on the notarial act. For an acknowledgment — the most common act, used on deeds, mortgages, and powers of attorney — the document may already be signed, but you must still personally appear before the notary and acknowledge that the signature on the document is yours. For a jurat or sworn statement (such as an affidavit), you must sign in the physical presence of the notary, because the act of signing is itself part of the oath or affirmation. If you are not sure which type of notarial act your document requires, bring the document and we will identify the correct act at the appointment.

Can you notarize a foreign-language document? Yes, as long as the notary can communicate with the signer and verify their identity. The notary does not certify the content of the document — only the identity of the signer and that the signature was made voluntarily. We communicate with signers in English, Albanian, Spanish, and Italian. If the document also needs a certified translation, we handle that separately.

Do I need an appointment? Yes, all notary services are by appointment. This ensures we are available, have adequate time for your documents, and arrive prepared for the specific notarial acts you need.

Do you handle apostilles? Yes. We notarize your document, submit it to the Florida Secretary of State in Tallahassee for apostille processing, and ship the completed document back to you. You do not need to deal with Tallahassee directly.

Apostille Services

An apostille is a certificate issued by the Florida Secretary of State that authenticates a document for use in another country. Many foreign governments, courts, and agencies require an apostille before they will accept a U.S. document. Common documents that need apostilles include powers of attorney, birth and marriage certificates, corporate documents, court orders, and notarized affidavits.

We handle the entire process: notarize your document, submit it to the Florida Secretary of State in Tallahassee for apostille processing, and ship the completed apostilled document back to you. You do not need to deal with Tallahassee yourself. Turnaround depends on the Secretary of State's processing time, but we track the submission and keep you updated.

If your document also needs a certified translation before or after the apostille, we coordinate that as part of the same service so everything stays consistent and properly formatted.

Mobile Notary Available

We come to you throughout Duval, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau Counties. Learn more about mobile notary service →

Wedding Officiant

As a Florida notary, we are authorized to solemnize marriages. Learn more about wedding services →