Frequently Asked Questions

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CryAgn Notary LLC offers professional notary services providing a variety of notarial assistance to its clients.

1. Acknowledgments: Verifying the identity of the person signing a document and acknowledging that they signed it voluntarily.
2. Oaths and Affirmations: Administering oaths and affirmations to individuals, requiring them to swear or affirm that the information in a document is true.
3. Jurats: Witnessing the signing of a document and administering an oath or affirmation to the signer.
4. Attesting to Photocopies: Certifying that a photocopy of an original document is a true copy, provided the original is not a public record.
5. Verifying Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs): Certifying the VIN on a vehicle by inspecting it and completing the appropriate section of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) form.
6. Certifying the Contents of a Safe Deposit Box: Inventorying and certifying the contents of a safe deposit box, typically at the request of a bank or other financial institution.
7. Solemnizing Marriages: Performing marriage ceremonies for couples with valid marriage licenses.
8. Protests: Making a formal declaration that a negotiable instrument (such as a check or promissory note) has been presented for payment and payment has been refused.

1.  The notary meets with you at a location of your choice
2.  Show valid identification so that the notary can verify your identity
3.  Sign the documents in the presence of the notary
4.  The notary will sign and stamp the documents
5.  You pay the notary

In Florida, accepted forms of identification for a notary public can vary slightly depending on the specific circumstances. However, some common examples of accepted IDs include:

1. Driver's license: A valid driver's license issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

2. State-issued identification card: An official identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

3. U.S. passport: A current and valid U.S. passport issued by the U.S. Department of State.

4. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card): A valid Permanent Resident Card (commonly known as a Green Card) issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

5. Foreign passport: A current and unexpired foreign passport with an appropriate visa or immigration document, provided it is translated into English if necessary.

6. Military ID card: An active duty military identification card or dependent identification card issued by any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

7. Native American tribal documents: Identification credentials from federally recognized Indian tribes in Florida

It is important to note that these are just some examples, and additional forms of acceptable ID may be applicable in certain situations or at the discretion of individual notaries public in Florida.

Florida notaries are authorized to charge up to $10 per notarial act, with additional fees for travel if they provide mobile notary services. However, fees may vary, so it's essential to inquire about the cost beforehand.

A notary public in Florida can notarize various types of documents, including:

• Last wills and testaments
• Affidavits
• Oaths and Affirmations
• Authorization letters for travel (allowing another adult to care for a child)
• Grant deeds and quitclaim deeds related to real estate transactions
• Powers of attorney (allowing someone to act on your behalf)
• Making certified copies of documents
• Issuing a Certificate of Protest

Florida notaries can also notarize general documents that require a notary seal, such as loan agreements, home closing documents, and sworn statements or acknowledgments. The key requirements are that the signer must appear in person before the notary or via approved online audio-video technology, and the notary must verify the signer's identity through satisfactory evidence.

It's important to note that Florida notaries cannot notarize vital records like birth certificates or public records that can be obtained from official sources. They also cannot notarize their own documents or those of their family members.

Yes, a notary public in Florida can refuse to notarize a document if they have reason to believe it's fraudulent, incomplete, or contains false information. They must also decline if the signer is unwilling or unable to provide proper identification or appears to be under duress.