Searching “where to get something notarized” usually means you need a signature verified now—and accepted the first time. At Notary Public Center, we meet you where you are: online with Florida-compliant Remote Online Notarization (RON) or in person at our Miami office. Our online flow layers KBA (knowledge-based authentication), biometric liveness/face match, and a recorded two-way video session; by statute, a properly executed Florida online notarization is deemed performed in Florida, which gives your document a clear legal home base.
What “getting something notarized” actually means (and why the certificate matters)
A notary verifies identity, willingness, and (for sworn statements) administers an oath/affirmation, then completes the correct notarial certificate:
Acknowledgment: you acknowledge you signed voluntarily (you may have signed before appearing).
Jurat (affidavit): you swear/affirm and sign in the notary’s presence.
Picking the wrong certificate can trigger rejections. We review your form and, if needed, supply the right wording so your filing succeeds the first time.
Your two most reliable answers to “where to get something notarized”
Option A — Public notary online with Notary Public Center (Florida RON)
Our online notarizations follow Florida’s framework: a live, two-way audio-video session with identity proofing (KBA) and credential analysis of your government ID, all recorded and preserved per program rules. Florida’s statute clarifies the legal effect: an online notarization performed is deemed performed in Florida and governed by Florida law.
Florida’s administrative rules also require your notary’s platform to use tamper-evident technologies, so any post-signing change to the file is automatically flagged.
We add three identity layers:
KBA (time-boxed questions tied to your history),
Credential analysis of your ID, and
Biometric liveness/face match, then a recorded signing.
If identity proofing can’t be satisfied, we pivot to in-person so your project doesn’t stall.
Acceptance note: Many states authorize RON, but recipient policies vary (courts, banks, county recorders, and private companies). If you’re unsure, we’ll help you confirm acceptance before you choose online.
Perfect for: multi-party signings in different places; urgent timelines; audit-ready, tamper-evident PDFs.
Internal link: Learn more about our RON workflow and requirements: Remote Online Notarization with Notary Public Center.
Option B — In-person notarization at our Miami office
Prefer a classic, paper-first approach—or your recipient demands wet-ink? Visit us in Miami. We verify ID, ensure willingness/awareness, supply the correct certificate, and apply the physical seal. This route is still the gold standard for recorders and recipients who haven’t fully adopted e-workflows.
Good for: documents headed to offices that want original paper, signers who can’t pass KBA, or forms that require physical witnesses.
If your notarized document is going abroad: apostille basics (the part most people miss)
Countries in the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention require an apostille; non-Hague destinations require authentication (often plus consular legalization). The country of use determines the path. Our specialized partner brand, Apostille de la Haya, will manage the process if your document needs to be apostille.
In Florida, the Department of State issues Apostille/Notarial Certifications on original notarized documents. Important: For RON (online) documents, the ‘original’ is the printed PDF with the digital certificate, which requires a specific handling process to be accepted as a physical original by the state..
Vital records (birth/marriage/death) are not notarized and cannot be “certified” by a notary; they must be apostilled from original government-issued certificates.
At Notary Public Center we’ll tell you exactly what the apostille office will accept, help you choose online vs in-person notarization for the base document, and prepare the Florida DoS packet so you don’t get a rejection.
Decision guide: how to pick the right place where to get something notarized
Choose Notary Public Center — Online (RON) if you need:
Remote, same-day flexibility and a digital evidence trail (recording + logs).
Multiple signers/witnesses in different locations.
- Business owners expanding to the US (need help with the paperwork structure first? Our partners at Riveros Corp can guide you).
A tamper-evident PDF and a clean audit path for reviewers. (Florida rules require tamper-evident technology.)
Choose Notary Public Center — In person (Miami) if you need:
Wet-ink originals for a recorder, court, or private party.
Signers who might not pass KBA/credential analysis.
Hands-on help prepping a document for apostille in Florida.
If you’re still unsure, we’ll contact the receiving office with you and get a yes/no on online acceptance before you book.
What to bring and how to prep (online or in person)
Valid government ID (passport, driver’s license, or state ID). For RON, your ID must pass credential analysis. (For high-security transactions requiring enhanced due diligence or background checks, our Compliance Officers division can assist with deeper verification).
Unsigned documents if you need a jurat (you’ll sign during the session).
Witnesses if your form requires them (we can coordinate when allowed).
Exact names matching your ID (helps apostille offices avoid mismatches).
Destination country (if going abroad) so we align apostille vs authentication.
Our process at Notary Public Center (so nothing falls through the cracks)
Intake & acceptance check — Tell us what you’re signing, where it will be presented, and any certificate wording provided by the recipient. We confirm whether online will be accepted or if you should go in person.
Session —
Online: KBA + credential analysis (+ biometrics), then a recorded two-way video notarization.
In person (Miami): we verify ID, administer oath/affirmation (if needed), and complete the certificate.
Delivery —
RON: tamper-evident PDF, with instructions for recipients on verifying signatures. (Florida requires tamper-evident tech.)
In person: wet-ink original with physical seal.
Apostille (optional) — We assemble your Florida DoS packet; remember, originals only and a complete notarial certificate. Timeframes may vary by office workload.
Common pitfalls (and how we prevent them)
Pre-signing an affidavit. For jurats, you must sign in front of the notary—in person or during the live online session.
Assuming a simple printout is enough. Florida’s apostille unit requires properly executed originals. For RON documents, we handle the official printed rendering to ensure the Department of State accepts the digital signature as valid on paper.
Trying to notarize a vital record. Notaries don’t certify copies of vital records; we’ll help you get the correct government copy and then apostille it.
Skipping acceptance checks. RON is widely authorized, but recipients set their own intake rules—ask first.
Why choose Notary Public Center
Two clear paths: notarize online (RON) or in person in Miami—we’ll help you pick the one your recipient accepts.
Compliance by design: Florida RON with identity proofing, a recorded session, and tamper-evident output.
Apostille-ready packages: We assemble originals with a complete certificate so Florida DoS can issue the apostille without delays.
Bilingual support: English/Spanish service for families and businesses.
No surprises: We do the acceptance check with you so you don’t have to redo paperwork
Ready to stop searching for where to get something notarized and just get it done? Contact Notary Public Center. We’ll notarize your documents online (with KBA, biometrics, and a recorded session) or in person at our Miami office—then guide you through apostille if your paperwork is headed abroad.
FAQ
1) Is an online notarization valid outside Florida?
Usually yes. Florida treats a compliant RON as performed in Florida; many jurisdictions recognize out-of-state notarial acts performed lawfully, though procedures and acceptance vary by recipient. We’ll help you confirm before you choose online.
2) Can I apostille a document I notarized online?
Yes, but it requires a specific workflow. The Florida Department of State can apostille a RON document if it is presented correctly. We manage this hybrid process (Digital Notarization -> Physical Apostille) so you don’t have to worry about the technicalities.
3) What ID do I need for online notarization?
A valid government ID that passes credential analysis; you’ll also complete KBA during a recorded video session.
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