If your document is to be used outside of the US, it must be legally validated. To determine whether your documents need an Apostille or a Certificate of Authentication, follow these steps: Check Destination Country: Refer to the list of countries below. If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message at nb@cflnp.com. 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 […]
As a notary public, I provide Apostille and Authentication services for all 50 states and for documents of a Federal level. What is an Apostille? In simple words, Apostille is a method of certifying a document for use in another country. For countries that are signatories to the 1961 Hague Convention, it is sufficient to legalize the documents with the […]
Mobile notary is a notarial officer who can come to a location for the purpose of certifying and signing documents. This is very convenient for people who cannot visit a notary office due to their busy schedules or distance. Mobile notary services are particularly useful in Central Florida, where many people work long hours and do not have time to […]
“Can I notarize my paperwork if I have no ID?” In Florida, you can. Occasionally, a notary is asked to notarize the signature of a person who does not have, and cannot obtain, acceptable identification. Florida allows the sworn written statement of two credible witnesses whose identities are proven to the notary and who personally know the signer, to confirm […]
Almost everywhere in the United States, a notary may rely solely on personal knowledge to identify a person appearing for a notarial act. “Personal knowledge” means the notary has reasonable certainty that the person is who he or she/they claim to be, based on the notary’s regular dealings with this person over time. In just a few states, personal knowledge […]
When executing a jurat, many notaries fail to ask signers if they prefer to swear or affirm to the truthfulness of the contents within the documents they are signing. The reason is simple: many notaries are not aware that some signers, who have religious convictions against swearing to G-d, may object to do so and prefer making a promise made […]
Notaries are often asked to “certify a copy” of a birth certificate. This misunderstanding stems from the cruise ship industry, which for years told cruise-goers that a “notarized birth certificate” was acceptable as proof of citizenship. In reality, notaries are not authorized to make certified copies of birth certificates, regardless of where the original birth certificate was issued. First, it […]
Documents require notarization for all kinds of reasons. Some of the paperwork, like affidavits, are part of court procedures, some are part of legally binding contracts in business transactions, and others serve as recording instruments in land record systems. Real estate documents need a notary and are kept in the public record after notarization. Unfortunately, if a recording instrument, like […]
Mobile notary services are critical in helping prevent instances of fraud when important documents need to be signed. They also ensure that every signatory has provided proof of identity, and then they can check the documents to ensure that every party has included the necessary details. Additionally, mobile notaries can also prevent people from signing important documents due to threats […]
Various legal documents need to be notarized to strengthen their legitimacy, hence why it’s crucial to get the help of a notary for securing wills, affidavits, deeds to real estate, trusts, asset transfers, and other important documents. Most documents that require this extra wall of security involve legal and financial matters and include those that are easily fabricated, which is […]
