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Notaries Performing Wedding Ceremonies in Florida
// A Notary Public is allowed to perform wedding ceremonies in the State of Florida, but not all Notaries will perform weddings, usually because of their own personal religious beliefs. The law giving Notaries the authority to perform marriages was enacted in 1861. In order to solemnize a marriage, the couple must obtain a valid [...]
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Identity Theft – Identity Fraud
// A Florida grand jury studying the problem of identity theft concluded that businesses lose an average of $17,000 per identity theft victim. A Notary Public is one of lines of defense against identity fraud, the continuing crime after the actual identity theft. During sensitive transactions, such as the purchase or sale of real estate, a [...]
Tags: Identity Fraud, Identity Theft, Notaries Preventing ID Theft, Photo ID, Sensitive Transactions
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