A notary public is a person of proven integrity appointed to serve the public by preventing and deterring fraud. The notary performs the appropriate notarial act and acts as an impartial witness during the execution of legal and commercial transactions. Notaries are ministerial officials who hold a public office. They are required to follow simple instructions and exercise common sense judgment and discretion when executing their office.
Notaries are responsible for knowing the laws governing their duties.
Check your state requirements to make sure that you are eligible for appointment as a notary public. Be a legal resident of Florida. Read, write, and understand English. Attend a Mandatory Notary education Class . Submit a recorded declaration of domicile if not a U.S. citizen.