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F.A.Q.
Q . What is a notarization?
A . The process of authenticating a signature, the genuineness of a document, or verifying a statement made under oath or affirmation.
Q . What is required to get a notarization?
A . The signer must appear in person. I must know the signer or you must provide appropriate identification. The signer must be competent enough to execute the document. The document must have a jurat, or the document signer must direct me to provide a jurat. back to F.A.Q.
Q . Is a marriage ceremony performed by a notary public of the State of Florida "legal and binding"? Is a Florida notary public authorized to perform a marriage ceremony outside the state, or may a notary from another state perform a marriage ceremony in Florida?
A. Florida is one of only three states who authorize their notary public to "solemnize the rites of matrimony." §117.045, Florida Statutes. The Florida notary may perform a marriage ceremony provided the couple first obtain a marriage license from an authorized Florida official and may only perform such ceremony within the geographical boundaries of Florida. Thus, a Florida notary could not perform a marriage ceremony in another state. Additionally, a notary from another state could not perform a marriage ceremony in Florida. A Florida notary may not marry a couple who has obtained a marriage license from another state.
Q . CanD&A Tax & Notary Service notarize a will that has not been prepared by an attorney?
A . Yes, D&A can notarize a will, whether prepared by an attorney or not, provided the required conditions for a notarization are met.
Q . CanD&A Tax & Notary Service attest to a photocopy of a resident alien card issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service?
A. Yes. This is a frequent request in Florida because of the large number of resident aliens living here. A person cannot obtain a certified copy of a resident alien card from any INS office. Therefore, if you have the original card, D&A may attest to the trueness of a photocopy if he makes the copy or supervises the making of the copy. As per the GOVERNOR'S REFERENCE MANUAL FOR NOTARIES:
In Florida, notaries are authorized to attest to the trueness of photocopies of certain documents. Although commonly known as certified photocopies, the notary law refers to these documents as attested photocopies.
Q . What documents can be attested to by a notary?
A . The following documents can be photocopied from the original (if not officially filed or recorded) and attested to by a notary, because certified copies cannot be obtained from another public official:
· Florida driver's license
· Florida vehicle title
· Social Security card
· Diploma
· Medical record
· U.S. passport
· Bill of sale
· Contract
· Lease
· Resident alien card
· Personal letter
Q · What documents are examples of public records and cannot be attested to by a notary?
A · The following documents are examples of public records, copies of which cannot be attested to by a notary:
· Birth certificate
· Marriage certificate
· Death certificate
· Certificate of citizenship or naturalization.
· Documents filed in a court proceeding.
· Documents recorded by the Clerk of the Court.
· Public records maintained in government offices.
· Student records (transcripts, etc.) kept in public education offices.
· Federal or state income tax forms, already filed.
· Professional licenses issued by the State of Florida.
· Any document for which photocopying is prohibited.
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