ABOUT POWER OF ATTORNEY
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does a Notary Public do?
A Notary Public is a state-appointed official who helps prevent fraud by verifying the identity of the person signing a document, ensuring they are signing willingly, and witnessing the signature. A notary cannot give legal advice or prepare legal documents unless they are also licensed to do so.
2. What documents can be notarized?
We notarize a wide variety of documents, including:
Power of Attorney
Last Will & Testament
Living Wills
Advance Directives
Health Care Surrogate Designations
Trust Documents
Deeds
Quitclaim Deeds
Lady Bird Deeds
Real Estate Documents
Affidavits
Sworn Statements
Vehicle Title Transfers
Adoption Documents
Guardianship Documents
Business Documents
Financial Documents
School Forms
Travel Consent Forms
Immigration Documents
And many more.
3. Do you offer mobile notary services?
Yes! We travel to your home, office, hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, courthouse, jail (when permitted), coffee shop, airport, or any mutually agreed-upon location.
We proudly provide convenient mobile notary services throughout Central Florida.
4. Are you available after hours?
Absolutely! We specialize in 24-hour mobile notary services, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Emergency appointments are welcome.
5. What identification is required?
Most notarizations require a current government-issued photo ID such as:
Driver's License
State Identification Card
Passport
Military ID (when acceptable under Florida law)
The ID must be valid or otherwise acceptable under Florida law.
6. Can a document be notarized if it is already signed?
Sometimes. If the document requires the notary to witness your signature, do not sign it beforehand.
If the document includes an acknowledgment, you may already have signed it, but you must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge that the signature is yours.
If you're unsure, simply leave the document unsigned until the appointment.
7. Does the notary need to read my document?
No. A notary only needs to review enough of the document to determine the type of notarization required and ensure there are no blank spaces that could later be completed fraudulently.
8. Can a Notary Public prepare legal documents?
No. Unless the notary is also a licensed attorney or otherwise legally authorized, a Florida Notary Public cannot provide legal advice, explain legal documents, or tell you which document you need.
9. Can you notarize documents at the hospital?
Yes. We regularly travel to hospitals to notarize Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Advance Directives, Health Care Surrogate forms, Last Wills, and other important legal documents.
Please note that the signer must be mentally aware, willing to sign, and able to communicate with the notary.
10. Can you notarize documents in a nursing home or assisted living facility?
Yes. We frequently assist seniors and their families by traveling directly to nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospice facilities, and assisted living communities.
11. What if someone is unable to sign their name?
Florida law provides options in certain circumstances, such as a signature by mark or another legally authorized method. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
12. Can you come to my home?
Yes. Many of our clients prefer the convenience and privacy of having documents notarized in their own home.
13. How much does a mobile notary cost?
The total cost typically includes:
Florida's statutory notarization fee
Mobile travel fee
Time spent traveling
Round-trip mileage
Tolls (when applicable)
Parking or valet fees (when applicable)
Waiting time (if applicable)
We'll gladly provide an estimate before your appointment.
14. Do you notarize documents in Spanish?
Yes. We proudly serve both English and Spanish-speaking clients.
15. Can I email my documents before the appointment?
Yes. You're welcome to send your documents in advance so we can review them for completeness before we arrive.
16. What if I don't have witnesses?
Some documents require one or two witnesses in addition to a notary.
If needed, we may be able to assist with witnesses depending on availability. Please ask when scheduling your appointment.
17. Can you notarize copies of documents?
Florida law permits notarization of copies of certain original documents through a Copy Certification performed by the notary. However, some records—such as vital records and publicly recorded documents—cannot be copy-certified by a Florida notary. Contact us if you're unsure whether your document qualifies.
18. How quickly can you arrive?
We offer same-day service whenever possible and emergency appointments 24 hours a day. Arrival times depend on traffic, distance, and appointment availability.
19. Why choose your notary service?
✔ Over 25 years of professional experience
✔ 24-hour mobile service
✔ Fast response times
✔ Friendly, compassionate, professional service
✔ Serving homes, hospitals, businesses, and care facilities
✔ English & Spanish assistance
✔ Reliable, confidential, and dependable
20. How do I schedule an appointment?
Scheduling is easy!
Simply call, text, or complete our online contact form, and we'll confirm your appointment as quickly as possible.