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As a notary public, you play a crucial role in helping to deter fraud and promote the integrity of document transactions. However, the responsibilities of a notary come with inherent risks, including potential mistakes that could lead to legal consequences. To protect yourself, it's essential to understand the difference between a notary bond and errors & omissions (E&O) insurance and why having both is crucial.
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Many assume an identification credential is always necessary to identify a person requesting a notarial act. But under the right circumstances, a notary can identify a person by “personal knowledge” of that individual’s identity.
As a public officer, a notary must be prepared and willing to carry out his or her duties for a client who requests a notarial act that is both lawful and authorized. By acting as an impartial witness to the execution of documents, notaries help to deter fraud and promote the integrity of document transactions. There exist however, certain conditions and situations when a Florida notary is bound by law to refuse notary services.
Notaries know they can perform notarizations within their jurisdiction, but occasionally they are presented with a document from another state that requires a notarization and are unsure if they can assist.