What type of Documents do you need notarized?

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Before Scheduling a Notary Public

*The document or form requiring notarization must be filled out.
*We do not provide forms, draw up documents or help you fill out the document. We cannot give legal advice or recommendations.

*All signers must be physically present.

*All signers must provide a non-expired photo I.D. Acceptable forms of I.D.

*The signers must be of sound mind, alert, mentally competent, and want to sign the documents for the notary to continue.

Legal Aid Services

Volusia County

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If you cannot afford an attorney or receive proper legal advising and/or information please visit the Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Website or contact them @ 1-800-405-1417

Serving areas: Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia

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If you are not in the areas listed above please visit the Florida Free Legal Answers website.

The Notary Public must refuse notarization if

The signer is not physically present at the time of the appointment

The document is incomplete 

The signer is not mentally capable or aware

The signer cannot produce acceptable identification or the signer cannot provide Two Credible Witnesses to identify the signer;

The signer appears to be drunk, sedated, or disoriented; or

The notary knows or suspects that the transaction is illegal, false, or deceptive.

The signer does not speak English and there is no one available to translate the document into a language the signer understands.

The notary believes that the signer is being coerced or does not understand the consequences of signing the document.

The signer or witnesses do not agree to sign the document.