SERVICES

Wills

Written document (testament) by which a person (testator) directs how his or her assets (estate) are to be distributed upon death. Among other provisions, a Will may appoint executors to administer the estate, name guardian for a child, and/or make arrangement for payment of obligations. Florida law requires that a Will must be signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses. Notarizing a Will makes it self-proving which shortens and simplifies the steps of probate. The process involves the testator and witnesses taking an oath and signing an affidavit stating that they signed the Will in the presence of each other. The notary is responsible for administering an oath to the testator and the witnesses, and for completing the jurat.

Trusts

Formal agreement through which a trustor vests the ownership rights (title) to one or more assets to one or more trustees for conservation and protection on behalf of one or more beneficiaries of the trust. A Will admitted to probate may also act like a Trust Agreement. Also called Trust Deed, Trust Document, or Trust Instrument.

Deeds

Legal document by which an asset owner (grantor) transfers his or her right of ownership (title) in an asset to another party (grantee).

Oaths & Affirmations

An oath is a solemn affirmation or pronouncement (often accompanied by swearing to God, a supreme being, scripture, or a national symbol such as the country's constitution or flag) that what one is about to say is true, and he or she is bound by it. Lying under oath invites punishment, such as penalties for perjury. Affirmation alone is a declaration as to the truth of a statement which may be used in place of an oath, for example when a person objects to swearing an oath for religious or personal reasons.

Power or Attorneys

A written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter. The person authorizing the other to act is the principal, grantor, or donor (of the power).

School Permissions

Form that a school or other organization sends home with a student to a parent in which the parent provides authorization for minor children to travel under the auspices of the school or organization for some type of event, such as a field trip.

Marriage Ceremony

In additional to being a Florida state notary public I am a non-denominational ordained Minister of the Universal Life Church.

Whether you’re seeking an elopement, simple ceremony or elaborate event I will help you chose from traditional, non-traditional or personally written vows. I perform weddings at any location and time you choose, from your backyard to the beach, hotels, airports, jails, and prisons.

A couple must first obtain a valid Florida marriage license from a county court judge or clerk of the circuit court. I will notarize the marriage license and file it to the office of the county court judge or clerk of the circuit court which issued the license within 10 days after solemnizing the marriage.

Document Copy Certification

Florida law allows a notary public to supervise the making of a photocopy of an original document and attest to the trueness of the copy, provided the document is neither a vital record in this state, another state, a territory of the United States, or another country, nor a public record, if a copy can be made by the custodian of the public record.

Auto VIN Verification

Florida law requires that, when applying for a Florida title for the first time on a used motor vehicle, the owner must sign a sworn statement that the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the odometer reading on the vehicle are correct. Additionally, a physical inspection of the vehicle must be done by an authorized person to certify the VIN. Notaries public are authorized to certify this information.

Employment Eligibility Verification USCIS Form I-9

Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete the form.

Safe Deposit Box Inventory

A financial institution may open a safe-deposit box if the rental fee is past due, providing that proper notice has been made and that certain other conditions are met. A notary public is authorized and required to be present for the opening of the safe-deposit box, to inventory the contents of the vault, and to make an appropriate certificate of the opening. The notary is not required to estimate the value of the contents of the safe-deposit box.