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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.
Are you keeping copies of your customers' notarized documents to prove your accuracy? You might be violating their privacy! Discover the right way to protect yourself —without violating your customers' privacy.
Read more: Notarization Tips: Don't Keep Copies of Notarized Documents, Use a Record Book (Journal)
All signing agents are notaries, but not all notaries are signing agents—so what is the difference? While both roles involve notarizing documents, they serve different purposes, require different skill sets, and cater to distinct markets.
Read more: The Difference Between a Notary Public and a Notary Signing Agent
When identifying a principal signer, a notary may find that the name on the principal’s identification credential doesn’t exactly match how their name appears on the document presented for notarization. Notaries can possibly resolve these types of name discrepancies, if their state notary laws and/or rules don’t prevent them from employing these strategies.
Read more: What to Do When Names Don’t Match on the ID and Document
New York's Department of State has adopted new administrative rules that include important recordkeeping requirements for all Notaries.
Read more: EFFECTIVE NOW – NEW RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL NEW YORK NOTARIES
Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O) and Signing Agent Errors & Omissions Insurance are similar but distinct types of insurance coverage. Many notaries wonder if they're necessary and, if so, which type should they have.
Read more: Notary and Signing Agent Insurance - What Are They and Do I Need Them?
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