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Renewals Must be Sworn In As Well
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- Published: July 29, 2024
- Arkansas Notary Law
It is a common misconception that because a renewing notary in Arkansas has previously been sworn in they do not need to be sworn in again. The state requires ALL notaries to be sworn in each time they apply to become a notary public, whether they are first-time applicants or renewals.
I Want to Become a Notary in the State of Florida. What Are the Steps?
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- Published: August 1, 2014
- Florida Notary Law
Did you know that Florida residents are required to submit their notary public application to the state through a bonding agency such as Notary Public Underwriters? That’s right, if you wish to become a Florida Notary Public, you must submit the application to a bonding agency first and they will send the application to the state for processing.
Steps For Performing a Lawful Florida Notarization - Traditional Notarization
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- Published: July 29, 2024
- Florida Notary Law

Revised 7/26/2024
Florida Notary Law Quiz
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- Published: June 11, 2014
- Florida Notary Law

Like all states, Florida has its own specific laws governing the duties of a notary public. See if you have mastered the Sunshine State’s laws by answering the following True/False questions.
Do You Know Who Is Making Your Notary Stamp?
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- Published: July 29, 2022
- Notary Law

The Notary seal on a document is the most powerful symbol of a Notary Public’s authority, but not all stamps/seals are created equal. We’ve put together a list of the top 3 things you should consider before choosing your Notary stamp supplier.
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