Ocala Notary Service, LLC

08/04/2026

"What God has joined together, let no one separate." – Matthew 19:6

What a blessing it was to officiate this beautiful wedding on Saturday.

Watching two people commit their lives to one another before God, family, and friends is one of the greatest honors I have as an ordained minister.

May the Lord bless your marriage with joy, peace, unwavering love, and a lifetime of cherished memories.

Congratulations to this beautiful bride and her groom! 💍❤️

07/27/2026

Attention Florida Notaries! It’s time to modernize Florida Statute § 117.05. 📢🖊️

Did you know that the $10 fee cap for a standard notarial act in Florida hasn’t changed since 1992?

That is 34 years without an adjustment.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, $10 in 1992 has the buying power of $23.55 today. Meanwhile, our operational costs—from mandatory education and bond/E&O insurance premiums to fuel, high-security seals, and encrypted digital record-keeping software—continue to rise. Nearly 500,000 Florida notaries are carrying the burden of operating under a fee cap that has lost over 56% of its real-world value.
We are falling behind while other states lead the way:
Across the nation, state legislatures are taking action to protect the public and ensure fair compensation for notaries:
⚓ Rhode Island recently raised its fee cap from $5 to $25.
🌲 Washington State increased its cap from $10 to $15.
⛰️ Colorado bumped its cap from $5 to $15.
🏜️ Nevada raised jurats and acknowledgments from $5 to $15 (plus updated travel allowances).
🤠 Texas increased its cap to $10 and mandated 5-year CPI inflation adjustments—so fees automatically keep pace with economic reality.
🏛️ States like California, New York, Connecticut, and South Carolina all have active legislation to update their outdated fee structures.
Florida’s public servants deserve a modern fee structure that reflects modern business realities.
Updating F.S. § 117.05(2)(a) to a $20 maximum cap won't force anyone to charge more, but it will give Florida's hard-working, professional notaries the flexibility to set fair, sustainable rates for their hard work and liability.
We need your voice!
Please take 60 seconds to sign our petition requesting our Florida lawmakers sponsor a bill to update F.S. § 117.05. Once you sign, please share it in your local networks and notary groups!
👇 Sign & Share the Petition Here: 👇
https://c.org/XPQ79XF9ZP

Modernize Florida Statute 117​.​05: Support Fair Compensation for Florida Notaries

07/23/2026

Have you ever been asked to do something during a signing that made you uncomfortable because it didn't seem to comply with your state's notary laws?

One of the most important lessons every Notary Signing Agent should remember is this:

Our first responsibility is to the law—not to the contracting company, title company, lender, signing service, or signer.

As notaries, we're commissioned by our state, and we're expected to follow state law every single time. If a request conflicts with the law, we have an obligation to refuse—even if we're worried about losing future assignments.

I know many notaries fear being "blacklisted" for saying no. But protecting your commission, your reputation, and the public trust is far more important than completing a single signing.

Professionalism doesn't mean arguing. It means calmly explaining:
"I'm happy to help, but Florida law doesn't allow me to do that. Is there another compliant way we can proceed?"

I'd love to hear from fellow notaries:
Have you ever been pressured to do something you believed was against your state's notary laws? How did you handle it?

Let's learn from one another while encouraging ethical, lawful notarizations.

06/08/2026

Call your Attorney for assistance with any of these documents. I will be happy to be your Notary Public to finalize the signings!

06/07/2026

MOMS Park coi pond where simple weddings for two are done. It's a beautiful, hidden place that is private and quiet. It's also a place where John Travolta's son has a bench nearby that was dedicated to him.

05/17/2026

04/30/2026

Durable Power of Attorney (Florida)
Florida requires:
Two witnesses, AND
A notary acknowledgment

👉 Can the notary also be a witness?
Yes—generally, in Florida, a notary can serve as one of the two witnesses for a Durable Power of Attorney.

There’s no statute that prohibits it, and it’s commonly done in practice (as long as the notary is otherwise qualified and not a party to the document).

✔️ So you can have:

Witness #1 = Notary
Witness #2 = Separate person

BUT best practice:
Many attorneys and title companies prefer three separate people (2 witnesses + notary) to avoid any challenge later.

⚠️ Healthcare Directive / Health Care Surrogate (Florida)

This is different.

Florida requires 2 witnesses
Notarization is NOT required

Additional rules:

At least one witness cannot be a spouse or blood relative
The healthcare surrogate cannot be a witness

👉 Can a notary also be a witness here?
Yes, IF you choose to notarize it, the notary can typically also act as a witness—
as long as they meet witness requirements (not related, not the surrogate, etc.).

🧠 Bottom Line
Durable POA:
✔ Notary can also be a witness (legally allowed)
✔ Still safer to use 3 separate people
Healthcare Directive:
✔ Notary not required at all
✔ If used, can also be a witness (with restrictions)

04/16/2026

Had an I-9 certification at Williston Public Library. Used to be a bank.