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Thinking of Using Stepparent Forms for a Relative Adoption? Sit Down. We Need to Talk. Why This Misconception Keeps Circulating If you’re trying to complete a relative adoption in Florida, you’ve probably heard the classic bad advice — usually from someone who really should know better — that you can just grab the stepparent adoption … Read more
A New Kind of Real-Estate Fraud After thirty years in law enforcement, I’ve seen every kind of fraud under the sun—from bad checks to exotic scams that would make a Nigerian prince blush. But the newest one making the rounds in real estate deserves its own category: seller impersonation fraud. It’s clever, it’s quiet, and … Read more
So You Got Your Notary Commission. Now What? I’ve been around the notary world long enough to notice a pattern: lots of people jump in with excitement, get their commission, and then immediately hit the “what now?” stage. If you’ve ever posted in a Facebook group asking how to get started, or if you’ve wondered … Read more
Florida Remote Online Notary: Supervising Electronic Witnessing for Wills, Trusts & More When most people think of notaries, they think of traditional acts—like verifying a signature in an acknowledgment or administering an oath in a jurat. In Florida, there’s another notarial act that’s just as official but far less familiar: supervising the witnessing of an … Read more
What Does a Loan Signing Agent (Notary Signing Agent) Actually Do? Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest milestones. The thrill of getting keys to a condo in Miami Beach, a single-family home in Fort Lauderdale, or a townhouse in West Palm Beach is often paired with the less-exciting reality of thick … Read more
Navigating Foreign Documents as a Florida Notary Public Understanding the Challenge Notaries in Florida have specific, limited duties defined by state law. They can perform notarizations like acknowledgments, jurats (oaths and affirmations), and attestation of photocopies. However, foreign notaries often have powers similar to attorneys, which can create confusion when a Florida notary is asked … Read more
Florida Same-Day Apostilles Ludicrous Speed Same-Day Florida Apostille Service When you need an apostille fast, Florida Document Specialists has you covered. Our Ludicrous Speed Same-Day Apostille Service moves your documents through authentication at lightning speed — without sacrificing accuracy or reliability. Every step is streamlined, handled by experienced specialists, and designed to eliminate the multi-week … Read more
Notice of Commencement in Florida: Everything You Need to Know What Is a Notice of Commencement? A Notice of Commencement (NOC) is a legal document required in the state of Florida before starting certain construction or improvement projects on real property. It is recorded or eRecorded with the county clerk’s office and serves as an … Read more
The Ethical Challenges and Responsibility of Being an Online Notary: Establishing Capacity and Non-Coercion Ethics in Online Notarization: A Brief Backstory Back in 2014, when Florida Document Specialists was just beginning its journey, we realized that becoming notaries public was essential. Most of our clients—whether dealing with adoption, divorce, or other legal documents—needed notarization before … Read more
Home Title Lock: Is It Worth the Money? In recent years, the fear of “home title theft” has been on the rise, spurred by sensational advertising campaigns warning homeowners that their property deeds are vulnerable to fraud. One of the most visible players in this space is Home Title Lock, a company that promises to … Read more