Notary ID Requirements
My dad was a Sr., but he has passed on now, so technically I don't have to use Jr anymore, right?
The death of a parent does not automatically change your name or the suffix shown on your identification. If your identification shows your name with Jr., you should continue to present yourself using the name shown on your identification when having ...
I go by an assumed name/nick name. I haven't used my name in years. Do I have to sign with my legal name?
Not necessarily. Many people regularly use nicknames, shortened names, married names, professional names, or other variations of their name. For notarization purposes, the Notary must be able to satisfactorily establish that you are the person named ...
I have a suffix in my name that is on my ID, but I never sign with it. Do I have to sign using my suffix?
Not necessarily. Suffixes such as Jr., Sr., II, III, or IV may appear as part of your name on your identification or on the document you are signing. However, Florida notary law does not specifically require your handwritten signature to include your ...
My ID has my name misspelled, but I never got around to fixing it, is this ok?
A misspelled name on your identification may create a problem when having a document notarized, especially if the name on your ID does not reasonably establish that you are the person named in the document. Florida Notaries must have satisfactory ...
I lost my ID, but I have a picture of it in my files. Can I use this for notary?
No. A photo, screenshot, scan, or photocopy of your identification is not a substitute for presenting an acceptable identification credential for an in-person notarization. Florida law requires the Notary to satisfactorily establish the signer’s ...
What are the ID requirements for FL notarizations per the Florida Statute §117.05(5)(b)?
For an in-person Florida notarization, the Notary must either personally know the signer or have satisfactory evidence that the signer is the individual described in and executing the document. Under Florida Statute §117.05(5), satisfactory evidence ...