What is a Florida notary?

A notary is a duly commissioned representative of the state of Florida appointed by the government that can serve as witnesses to documents being signed. Notaries must uphold the law.

What does a notary do?

A Notary's duty is to screen the signers of important documents for their true identity, their willingness to sign without duress or intimidation, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction.

Can you notarize legal documents?

Yes, we are experienced with legal documents, and can notarize them for you. Documents such as wills, power of attorney, and trust require two witnesses that are not a part of the document or a family member.

How much does it cost to have something notarized?

Prices for our notary services: Mobile notary service, starting at $40 Apostille services, starting at $50 Marriage service, starting at $30 Notary service at our location, starting at $10 Online notary service, starting at $30 *rates are subject to change *We offer discount prices for the notarization and apostilles of more than one document by the same person, on the same day, at the same location. SERVICES include but are not limited to: Notary – we can travel to you or you can come to us VIN verification Witness service Real estate closing Loan Closings In office I9 Verification Estate Packages- Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts Minor child travel consent form, Minor Tattoo consent form Minor Piercing Consent form School Residency form Online notary service Marriage services Apostille service Corporation, LLC, and Limited Partnership, Permit runner Courier services Translation service

Can a notary issue an apostille in Florida?

No. A notary can notarize a document to be apostilled. The apostille has to be issued through the Dept of State in Tallahassee. We can notarize and have our Tallahassee office obtain your apostille from the Dept. of State. "The Florida Secretary of State is the only competent authority authorized to issue notarial and apostille certifications in the state of Florida."

What is a mobile notary?

A mobile notary is a notary that can travel to your location. Whether it be your home, office, hospital, or school…your notary can meet you there. Just like a traditional notary service but more convenient because the notary comes to you. Mobile notary service is helpful for signers that are unable to travel, for example someone in the hospital or rehab facility that needs a document notarized. Our Palm Harbor mobile notary service is available to travel to you throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Our Tallahassee mobile notary service is available to travel to you throughout Tallahassee, Havana, Crawfordville, and Monitcello. Mobile notary fees vary depending on location, time, and services required.

Do we need witnesses to get married in Florida?

No, witnesses are not required.

Do you offer remote online notary service?

Yes! Remote online notarization is a 100% online notarization service where documents of all types can be electronically signed and notarized online using a device with a camera and microphone. Only a certified online notary public can perform online notarizations in Florida. The signer does not need to be in Florida to have their document online notarized. Our online notarizations are valid in all U.S. states and territories. We can facilitate your online notarization anywhere in the world if you meet the minimum requirements.

What are your business hours?

Palm Harbor notary and Tallahassee notary is available Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-8pm. Remote online notary service is available Monday-Friday 9am-8:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm. We do offer rush service, after hours service, weekend, and holiday service. Additional fees will apply for speciality service, please contact us so we can help you in a bind.

Do you need to make an appointment to have something notarized?

Yes, an appointment is required. We are flexible. A 24-hour advance notice is preferred. We do offer same day rush services as well.

Can documents for a minor be notarized?

Under the age of 18 parents or guardians would sign on behalf of the minor unless the minor is engaged in business transactions or serving as a court witness.

Can I get an Apostille in Florida for my Maryland Birth Certificate?

No. Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State that the document was issued in. If you have a Maryland Birth Certificate you need to obtain Apostille through the Maryland Secretary of State. If you have more questions about getting a Florida Apostille please don't hesitate to email us info@anotaryonthegoflorida.com or call us 850-322-0911. If you're ready to get going with having us obtain your Apostille please fill out our inquiry form.

Is it $100 per document?

No. Our service fee is flat. It's $50 for our 3-5 day service and $100 for our 24 hour service whether you send us 1 or 100 documents our fee remains the same. The State of Florida charges $10 for each Apostille for notarize documents and $20 for court certified documents.

Can the document be in a foreign language and still get Apostille?

Yes! Your document can be in a foreign language but the part the Florida notary does must be in English.

Can I pay with credit card?

Yes, we accept credit and debit card payment through our website. We are a small business so a $5 processing fee is added to all credit or debit payments

Do I have to send you the original document?

Yes! The State requires original document to get an Apostille. Do NOT send us a photocopy.

What if the country I'm sending the document to is not part of the Hague Convetion?

The Secretary of state will issue an Authentication. When we bring your document to the Florida Secretary of State we tell them what country you will be using the document in and they issue the appropriate document- either Authentication or Apostille.

What is an Apostille?

Basically it allows you to use notarized documents and State documents in another country. According to the Florida Secretary of State an Apostille is a Certificate of authenticity issued by the Florida Department of State of a Notarization, which renders such notarization valid"for acceptance and legal use, for the benefit of the recipient in countries participating in the Hague Convention. This is an international treaty to facilitate international business among other things.

Why isn't your shipping address on the website?

To ensure the best quality service and avoid any delays in getting your Apostille we don't post our shipping address until after you've contacted us. We want to talk with you via email or phone call to discuss the documents you need the Apostille for. We often times have people send us documents that are incorrect which then causes a delay and wastes money. so we kindly ask that you complete our inquiry form then we'll send you our shipping address.

What are your business hours?

Tallahassee notary is available Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-8pm. Remote online notary service is available Monday-Friday 9am-8:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm. We do offer rush service, after hours service, weekend, and holiday service. Additional fees will apply for speciality service, please contact us so we can help you in a bind.

Does your Tallahassee notary perform weddings in Georgia?

Yes! We are licensed non-denominational ministers which allows us to perform weddings in Georgia.

Do you notarize outside of Tallahassee

Yes, our Tallahassee notary travels to Crawfordville, Havana, and Monitcello. For weddings our Tallahassee notary will travel as far west as Cape San Blas, as well as, into South Georgia. Remote online notary is also available if you want to handle everything over the internet. Contact us today to discuss where you need our Tallahassee notary.

Do you travel to hospitals and rehab facilities?

Yes, our Tallahassee notary is very familiar with many of the rehab facilities in Tallahassee as well as Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and HCA Hospital. We understand getting documents notarized for someone in the hospital or rehab facility is difficult and we do our best to make it as simple as possible.

Do you need to make an appointment to have something notarized?

Yes, an appointment is required. We are flexible. A 24-hour advance notice is preferred. We can do same day services as well. Call or text our Tallahassee number to set up an appointment.

What kind of identification is required?

A notary may identify a document through any one of the following documents. Valid Florida driver's license identification card issued by the Dept of Motor Vehicles US passport Foreign passport if stamped by the US Immigration Services Driver's license or non driver's ID issued by another US state US military ID Permanent resident card issued by US Immigration Services Unacceptable ids would be birth certificates, credit cards, social security cards, and drivers licenses without photographs.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, Zelle, debit/credit, PayPal, Venmo and CashApp.

Do you obtain apostilles from the Florida Secretary of State?

Yes. We offer fast Florida apostille service and will hand deliver all your documents to the Florida Secretary of State and get your apostille within a couple days. Unlike our big box competitors, we handle all your documents in house at our Tallahassee office.

Do you travel to hospitals and healthcare facilities?

Yes, we travel to hospitals and health care facilities. Health care providers are typically not allowed to act as witnesses. Documents such as wills and power of attorneys require two witnesses that are not a part of the document or family members.

Do you provide witnesses?

Yes, we can provide witnesses with advance notice. Depending on the number of Documents to be witnessed an additional witness fee would be applied.

How much notice is required?

We are flexible. A 24 hour advance notice is preferred. We can do same day services as well.

Can you notarize and perform a wedding on the same day?

Yes, as long as you have a valid Florida marriage license we can notarize and perform a wedding on the same day.

Do you need to see the vehicle to verify a vehicle number?

Yes, the notary is required to perform a physical inspection of the vehicle for the purpose of verifying that the vehicle's identification number is the same as the number on the form. The form would then be signed, sealed and dated by the notary.

What kind of identification is required?

A notary may identify a document through any one of the following documents. Valid Florida driver's license identification card issued by the Dept of Motor Vehicles US passport Foreign passport if stamped by the US Immigration Services Driver's license or non driver's ID issued by another US state US military ID Permanent resident card issued by US Immigration Services Unacceptable ids would be birth certificates, credit cards, social security cards, and drivers licenses without photographs.

Can you accept a copy of the signer's ID?

We cannot accept copies of ID's. Copies of id's lack security, and are vulnerable to tampering.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, Zeelle, checks, debit/credit, paypal, venmo and CashApp

Can you notarize something in another county?

Yes, we can notarize a document in any Florida county.

Can you notarize at a prison?

Yes, we can travel to prison and notarize documents. The inmate must provide satisfactory evidence of identification. Advance notice is required, and we may be asked for additional security measures.

Can a marriage license be notarized remotely?

No, Florida marriage licenses cannot be done with remote online notary.

How long does a remote notary take?

It depends on how many documents and signers are needed. Typically if it's just a couple documents it takes only a 5 minutes for an online notary session.

When can I get a remote notarization done and how long does it take?

We can do a remote notarization any day of the week. We also provide a rush service where we can do the remote service within a few hours. Depending on the number of documents we can complete the remote notarization in a few moments without you leaving your home or office or class.

Can I get a remote Florida notarization if I am in another state?

Yes, you can be anywhere in the world. The notary will be in Florida and provide a Florida notarization seal on your document. As long as you have a valid ID. It doesn't need to be a Florida driver's license

Can a remote notarization be done for a Florida apostille?

Yes, we can do a remote notarization and get a Florida apostille issued.

What is needed to do an online notary session?

A device such as a phone, computer, or tablet with microphone and camera. Internet connection Valid ID.

How will I receive my online notarized documents?

You will be emailed the completed documents after your only notary session.

How do I get started with an online notary session?

Email us your document(s) and the signer(s) email addresses.

What is an Apostille?

An apostille is authentication of a public document in a foreign country. A public document is a document issued by an elected or appointed public official or has been notarized. For example, a marriage license, death certificate, school transcript, diploma, vehicle title, adoption records, criminal background checks, court documents, etc. The apostille certifies the authenticity of the issuing official or notary public's signature. The 1961 Hague Convention established the apostille as a form of authentication for its member states. The Florida Secretary of State is the Competent Authority in Florida. Our Tallahassee notary is located minutes away from the Florida Secretary of state and personally hand delivers all documents for apostille.

How to get an apostille?

Ship us your documents along with your completed order form and a prepaid return shipping label and we'll get your Apostille completed quickly.

How much does a Florida apostille cost?

$10 for notarized document and $20 for court certified documents.

What is the processing time for a Florida apostille?

If you choose to send your documents directly to the Secretary of State it could take a couple of days or it could take 6 weeks- there's really no telling…it depends on their current workload and where they are at. You can view the current date they are working on here: https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/document-processing-dates/

Can I submit my documents in person?

Yes, you can bring them to the Secretary of State in Tallahassee, Florida.

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