Florida Apostilles: Avoid Common Notarial Errors and Delays

Notarial Errors: The Leading Cause of Rejected Florida Apostilles Florida apostille notarial errors:  Notaries public in Florida are governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 117, outlining the rules they must follow. While most notaries are conscientious professionals, some are inadequately trained, and even competent notaries can occasionally make mistakes. The Florida Department of State will reject … Read more

Notice of Commencement in Florida: 4 Important Things You Need to Know

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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

So You Got Your Notary Commission. Now What?

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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 Durable Power of Attorney Form: 3 Reasons Why it’s Essential and How We Can Help

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Understanding the Florida Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) Form Planning for the future isn’t only about securing financial assets or distributing property. It can also involve making arrangements so your wishes—financial, medical, or otherwise—are carried out if you can’t communicate them yourself. One type of document people in Florida sometimes use for this purpose is … Read more

Supervising the Witnessing of Electronic Records in Florida

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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

Florida Quitclaim Deed E-Filing & Typing Service

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Introduction – Quitclaim Deeds & Lady Bird Deeds Navigating property ownership in Florida can feel overwhelming—especially with all the unfamiliar terms and paperwork involved. One important part of the process is understanding the type of deed used to transfer property. In Florida, quitclaim deeds and lady bird deeds are two common tools used to transfer … Read more

Navigating Foreign Documents as a Florida Notary Public

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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

Reasons for Having a Will

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Reasons for having a Florida Last Will and Testament So, you don’t have a will?  You’re not old, you don’t have any kids, and you don’t own a house. So why do you need one? It’s simple: a will ensures that your belongings go to the people you want them to go to when you … Read more

Florida Same Day Apostille Service: #1 in Ludicrous Speed Apostilles

Introducing Florida Document Specialists’ Ludicrous Speed Same-Day Apostille Service! When you need an Apostille fast, Florida Document Specialists has you covered. We’re thrilled to introduce our Ludicrous Speed Same-Day Apostille Service, designed to get your documents processed at lightning speed without sacrificing accuracy or reliability. Our streamlined process ensures your documents are handled with care … Read more