A notary public is a state-appointed public official who can perform a variety of duties, including:
Administer oaths and affirmations: Notaries can administer oaths and affirmations during court proceedings and when officials are sworn into office. Attest to photocopies: Notaries can attest to photocopies of certain documents. Solemnize marriages: In Florida, notaries can perform marriage ceremonies if the couple has a marriage license from an authorized Florida official. Verify vehicle identification numbers (VINs): Notaries can verify vehicle identification numbers. Certify safe deposit boxes: Notaries can certify the contents of safe deposit boxes. Take depositions and affidavits: Notaries can take depositions and affidavits. Establish proof of identity: Notaries can establish proof of identity. Maintain records: Notaries can maintain accurate records and record all steps involved in signing legal documents. Notaries are used to create trusted documentation, verify that transactions occurred, and deter fraud. They are required for documents such as real estate deeds, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and bills of sale. Certifying copies
Acknowledgments
Signature witnessing
Power of attorney
Affidavit
Deeds
Articles of Incorporation
Deposition
Advanced directives
Contract
Court documents
Lien
Marriages
Oaths
Passport applications
Protesting instruments
Trusts
Administering oaths and affirmations
Mortgage documents
Acknowledgment
Executor
Jurat
Jurats
Verify signatures
