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What is an Advance Directive? An Advance Directive: what is it, why is it important, and how can you make sure yours is legally sound? These are common questions, and understanding the answers is fundamental to ensuring your healthcare wishes are respected. Here at Florida Document Specialists, we specialize in the nonlawyer preparation of Advance … Read more
Myths and Facts Pregnant and Scared? In the Hospital? Contact Us A Critical Choice: What Every Birth Mother Should Know About Adoption When DCF Appears at the Hospital Childbirth is a transformative life event. However, when the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) makes an appearance, a shroud of uncertainty can overshadow this otherwise … 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
Order an Online Notarization Demystifying Digital – Florida’s Online Notarization Law and the Imperative for Institutional Compliance Online Notarization in Florida: Dispelling Misconceptions, Navigating Obstacles, and Charting the Future In the rapidly changing world, the digital transformation has rendered physical boundaries insignificant in many sectors, including legal notarization. Traditional notarization has undergone a profound shift … Read more
How To Fill Out PS Form 1583 for Online Notarization (Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent) Notarize your USPS Form 1583 quickly and easily using online notarization. If you’re setting up a virtual mailbox, mail forwarding service, or using a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA), the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) requires PS Form 1583 … 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
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
Streamline Your Child’s International Travel with Our Notarized Minor Consent Forms Get Started: Consent Forms for Minor International Travel – Notarized Online Preparing for international travel can be a complex process, especially when it involves minors. As part of your essential travel checklist, a notarized minor travel consent form can’t be overlooked. At Florida Document … 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
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
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