Frequently Asked Questions
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A notary public is an impartial official appointed by the state government to deter fraud, verify signers' identities, witness and certify the signing of legal documents.
Key Powers and Duties
In Florida, a notary public is legally authorized to perform six primary duties:
- Administer oaths or affirmations: Swearing in a person to tell the truth.
- Take acknowledgments: Verifying that a signer voluntarily signed a document.
- Attest to photocopies: Certifying that a copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document.
- Solemnize marriages: Officiating wedding ceremonies.
- Verify VINs: Confirming Vehicle Identification Numbers on official Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) forms.
- Certify contents of safe deposit boxes: Witnessing the opening of boxes for nonpayment of rental fees
A Remote Online Notary (RON) is a state-commissioned official who notarizes digital documents over the internet using secure audio-video technology. A Notary Signing Agent (NSA), conversely, is a specialized notary who undergoes extra background screening and certification to handle complex mortgage and real estate loan document packages in person
While all NSAs and RONs are notaries, not all notaries are NSAs or RONs. The distinctions between the two roles center on technology, specialization, and process.
A freelance digital court reporter is an independent contractor who uses sophisticated audio technology and specialized software to create a verbatim record of legal proceedings, such as depositions, hearings, and arbitrations. They contract with law firms, courts, or agencies on an as-needed basis.
A digital reporter is a trained (and often certified) professional who:
- goes on the record;
- is a notary public who swears in the deponent;
- marks and manages exhibits used during the deposition;
- uses sophisticated multi-channel audio recording technologies to securely capture deposition testimony, creating a primary and back-up audio recording;
- continually monitors the proceedings to ensure that the deposition is being accurately and clearly recorded;
- captures spellings and detailed annotations, including timestamped speaker designations;
- controls the proceedings to ensure soft-spoken witnesses and uncontrolled cross-talk are managed and captured;
- obtains transcript orders; and
- goes off the record.
Unlike traditional stenographers who type directly onto a steno machine, digital reporters use audio capture. They are highly trained officers of the court who manage the integrity of the record.
We can notarize a variety of documents, including affidavits, power of attorney, wills, deeds, and more.
You will need to provide a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to be notarized.
Certified Notary Signing Agents are independent contractors and decide how much they charge for their signing services. As contractors, Signing Agents typically charge per assignment, ranging from $125 to a couple hundred dollars. Signing Agents can also charge for courier services, which includes printing and delivering completed loan packages to the contracting company. CLICK HERE to Request a quote!
Notarization fees are set by Florida state law.
The maximum allowable fees a Florida notary public may charge for each notarial act are as follows:
- Acknowledgments: $10.
- Oaths or affirmations: $10.
- Jurats: $10.
- Protests: $10.
- Copy certifications: $10.
- Solemnizing a marriage: $30.
- Verifying a VIN: $20.
- Performing an online notarization: $25.
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A Certified Notary Signing Agent is a Notary who has been trained and Certified by the National Notary Association to handle loan documents. Lenders and title companies hire Signing Agents as independent contractors to assist in the last step of the loan process.
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