Can you notarize a birth certificate copy?

No. Florida notaries can't certify copies of vital records; request a certified copy from the issuing agency.

Do you notarize documents in Spanish?

A notary can notarize a foreign-language document if they can communicate directly with the signer and the certificate is in English. See our foreign-language guide.

Notary Basics8 min readSeptember 29, 2026

Florida Notary Services FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about notary services in Tallahassee and the Big Bend: fees, ID, timing, witnesses and online options.

Quick answers to the questions we hear most, with links to deeper guides.

Fees

Florida caps the fee at $10 per in-person notarial act and $25 per online notarization. Mobile visits add a travel/convenience fee, which we quote up front.

How much does a mobile notary cost?

Identification

Bring a current government-issued photo ID. If you don't have one, ask about credible witnesses.

What ID do I need?

Scheduling

We schedule Monday–Friday 8 AM–7 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, and Sunday by appointment. Same-day is often available in Tallahassee.

Same-day mobile notary

Witnesses

Wills and powers of attorney require two witnesses in Florida. Arrange them in advance.

Power of attorney notary

Where we go

Homes, offices, hospitals, care facilities and agreed public places throughout Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Wakulla and Madison Counties.

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Florida Notary Services FAQ

Fees

Identification

Scheduling

Witnesses

Where we go

Official Florida sources

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