General FAQ

  • Can I get a document notarized if I do not speak English?

    We can notarize a document if you and our notary can communicate directly, in the same language, without third party involvement, including an interpreter. We generally can help with Spanish-speaking notaries. Please send us your language requests at flnotaryninja@gmail.com.
    Note that the notarial wording in the notarial certificate (the part that the notary signs) will need to be in English. If it is not in English, our notary can attach a notarial certificate to your document which will be in English, assuming your document permits use of such a certificate.
    Regardless of language, we are only able to notarize documents that are intended for use in the United States and for signers who have a valid United States Social Security Number. In all cases, we recommend that you confirm with the intended recipient that the document is acceptable for its intended use.

  • How is an online notarization different from a standard notarization?

    Online notarization benefits the entire notarization industry. It is safer, more secure and has a more thorough record than in a traditional notarization.
    A standard notarization requires individuals to appear physically before a commissioned notary public where they must demonstrate proof of identity, sign (or acknowledge their signature on) a document, and, if their document requires a sworn statement, be placed under oath.
    Online notarizations are very much the same, with the following additional benefits for the digital environment:
    1) your requirement to appear in-person before the notary is accomplished via a live audio-video call between you and a commissioned notary.
    2) you and the notary complete your respective portions of the document electronically
    3) in lieu of a physical stamp, the notary’s electronic seal and digital certificate are attached by the notary to your document. When complete, you may print your notarized document or share it via electronic means, and you may access a video recording of the transaction.

  • What if my document requires a witness during the signing?

    Many transactions will require more than just a notary and signer. If you are signing a document that requires a witness, you will want to make sure your witnesses are co-located with you during the signing. Once the notarization is under way, you simply hand your device to the witness when prompted by the notary.
    If you are a business using Florida Notary Ninja, LLC for witness-required documents, simply indicate that the document will require witnesses.

  • What are the acceptable forms of ID that I can use on Notarize?

    Acceptable forms of ID include the following photo IDs if valid and unexpired. Your state may have other allowable IDs or may exclude use of some items on this list, so always check:
    • U.S. State Issued Driver’s License
    • U.S. State Issued Photo ID
    • U.S. Passport Book
    • U.S. Passport Card
    • Certificate of US citizenship
    • Certificate of Naturalization
    • Foreign Passport
    • Alien Registration Card with Photo
    • Military ID

  • Can I notarize a document for use outside the United States?

    If you’re present within the United States when you have your document notarized, you can ordinarily take that document and use it outside the United States by having the designated state agency (usually the Secretary of State’s office) issue and attach to the notarized document an “Apostille.” Currently, most Secretaries of State are still putting in place the systems for issuing Apostilles for electronically signed and notarized documents, so if you need to use your document out of the United States, for now you should have it notarized using traditional means. Please check back and we’ll update these FAQ’s as state authorities put in place the ability to issue Apostilles for electronically signed and notarized documents.
    If you are outside the United States when you access the notary, you can sign your document and get it notarized, but your document must be solely for use in the United States.

  • What types of documents do you notarize?

    Just about every document which needs to be notarized in the paper world can be electronically notarized online. There are a few exceptions, so see below.
    In an online notarization, both you and the notary electronically sign the notarized document. Per federal and state laws such as the ESIGN Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), when both sides agree to perform their transaction electronically, electronic signatures are just as valid as handwritten signatures for virtually all documents. But certain documents are excluded – see below. Also, some states, public agencies and court systems impose additional requirements and limitations for accepting electronically signed documents, so it’s always important to check with your intended recipient to confirm their specific requirements for accepting electronically signed and notarized documents.


    We currently do not notarize:
    • Wills and codicils
    • Trusts and any amendments to Trusts.
    • Documents for use in Iowa
    • I-9 Forms
    • Certified true copies of birth, marriage, death certificates or of court-issued documents.
    • We are also not authorized to perform marriage ceremonies, although we wish you much

  • Is online notarization legal?

    Yes, it is.
    In 2011, with the passage of House Bill 2318/Senate Bill 827, Virginia became the first state to authorize its notaries to notarize documents remotely via live audio-video technology. Since then, numerous states have passed laws authorizing their notaries to perform online notarizations, and over 20 states are considering doing so in 2019. These online notarizations are accepted across the country due to a long-standing body of laws in each state that specifically provide for recognition and acceptance of out-of-state notarizations. In addition to laws in each state recognizing and accepting common out-of-state notarizations, the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution may provide an additional basis for states to accept out of state notarizations.

  • What are the benefits of online notarization?

    Online notarization benefits the entire notarization industry. It is safer, more secure and has a more thorough record than in a traditional notarization.
    A standard notarization requires individuals to appear physically before a commissioned notary public where they must demonstrate proof of identity, sign (or acknowledge their signature on) a document, and, if their document requires a sworn statement, be placed under oath.
    Online notarizations are very much the same, with the following additional benefits for the digital environment:
    1) your requirement to appear in-person before the notary is accomplished via a live audio-video call between you and a commissioned notary.
    2) you and the notary complete your respective portions of the document electronically
    3) in lieu of a physical stamp, the notary’s electronic seal and digital certificate are attached by the notary to your document. When complete, you may print your notarized document or share it via electronic means, and you may access a video recording of the transaction.
    Remote Online Notarizations offer other significant advantages that validate and secure your document. The notarial session is recorded to protect against identity theft and to create a secure record of the entire process. In accordance with governing statutes and rules, all platforms used by Florida Notary Ninja, LLC attaches an x.509 PKI (public key infrastructure) security certificate to each notarized document. This certificate makes the document “tamper-evident,” so that the document then indicates if any subsequent change has been made to it. The digital certificate is unique to each notary and is part of the tools used to confirm the validity of the document and the authority of the notary public.

  • How does online notarization work?

    Online notarization represents the future of the notary industry. It offers unparalleled convenience, fraud prevention and extra security for both consumers and businesses, and it improves on every aspect of the notarial process.
    Here is a quick rundown of how it works: Florida Notary Ninja, LLC is a Certified Remote Online Notary Public. Which means we can perform notarizations via any web-enabled desktop or laptop with a webcam or via any Android, iPhone, or iPad. Florida Notary Ninja, LLC service enables a face-to-face meeting with a notary, just like meeting with a traditional notary public in-person, but the meeting takes place entirely online.
    Once you receive an email from either DocVerify or Pavaso, you simply register on the website, then verify your identity. You verify your identity using knowledge-based authentication, which offers you a series of specific questions that only you can answer. Once your ID has been verified, your identity is further validated using a government-issued photo ID. You are then connected with Florida Notary Ninja, LLC via live audio-video call. The notary public re-confirms your identity visually using the scanned photo ID, and then witnesses as you electronically sign the document. Similar to how a traditional notary operates, the Notarize notary signs and places his or her notarial seal on your document. For greater security, our notary then completes the electronic notarization process using digital tools. Once complete, you will receive detailed instructions to access your notarized document online and can deliver it or send it electronically to whomever you would like. The whole process is completed in minutes. In accordance with governing law, all video calls are recorded so that any legally authorized party may view and verify your electronic notarization.

  • What are Florida Notary Ninja, LLC hours of operation?

    We are operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. If you are signing a mortgage-related transaction, we are operational 24/6 Monday through Friday, EST and CST, and 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday EST and CST.

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  • Can you provide online notary service for people outside of Florida?

    Yes. We can notarize documents for any U.S. Citizen anywhere in the world as long as the requirements listed above are met. Your documents will show that they were notarized in Palm Beach County, Florida.

  • Do I have to be in Florida or be a Florida resident to use your remote online notary service?

    No. The electronic notary laws of the State of Florida permit a Florida remote online notary to notarize your documents regardless of the location of the principal or witnesses. This virtually eliminates the need to find a Florida mobile notary. Florida mobile notaries bill for travel time and mileage as well as the notarial acts they perform. Using Florida Notary Ninja, LLC for a remote online notarization allows you to have your documents notarized in the privacy and comfort of your own home.

  • Does it cost anything for me to sign?

    No. It costs nothing to sign a DocVerify document.

  • Do I need to register to sign?

    In most cases, no. However, some senders require their signers to register, in which case you will have to sign up for a free DocVerify account and provide information about yourself. This helps further ensure your identity and protect against fraud.

  • How do I sign my document?

    Once you access the document, simply click on the button that says "Sign This Document"- you'll be asked to type your name, and once you click "Sign", the document is legally signed by you.

  • I received a DocVerify email. What should I do?

    Simply click the link in your email and follow the instructions. You will be allowed to view the document, and after your thorough review, you can easily sign with a simple click.