Question 1

What is a Notary Public and what can they do in Florida?

Accepted Answer

A Florida Notary Public is a state-commissioned officer authorized to witness signatures, administer oaths and affirmations, take acknowledgments, and certify copies of certain documents. A notary verifies the signer's identity, confirms the signer is signing willingly and knowingly, and records the notarial act in a journal. Florida notaries are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice or draft documents.

Question 2

What ID do I need to bring to a notary appointment?

Accepted Answer

Bring one unexpired, government-issued photo ID — such as a Florida driver's license, Florida state ID card, U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, or military ID. The name on your ID must match the name on the document exactly. If your name has legally changed, bring supporting documentation (marriage certificate, court order).

Question 3

Can a notary give me legal advice or help me choose the right form?

Accepted Answer

No. A Florida Notary Public is not an attorney and is legally prohibited from giving legal advice, drafting legal documents, selecting forms, or interpreting document contents. If you need legal guidance on wills, trusts, real estate contracts, or immigration forms, please consult a licensed Florida attorney.

Question 4

Do I need witnesses for my document, and can OGO Notary provide them?

Accepted Answer

Some Florida documents — including wills, most healthcare surrogate designations, and certain deeds — require impartial witnesses in addition to a notary. OGO Notary can arrange one or two impartial witnesses when scheduled in advance for an additional fee. Family members and beneficiaries generally cannot serve as impartial witnesses.

Question 5

Where can I find a mobile notary in Brevard County, Florida?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary & Signing Services is a mobile notary based on Florida's Space Coast serving all of Brevard County. We travel to your home, office, hospital, senior-care facility, or job site throughout the county — including Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Merritt Island, Viera, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Suntree. Nights, weekends, and same-day appointments are available.

Question 6

Do you provide mobile notary services in Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, and Palm Bay?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary provides mobile notary services throughout Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Merritt Island, Viera, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, and every community in Brevard County, Florida. We come to you — no need to drive to a bank or shipping store.

Question 7

How much does a mobile notary cost in Florida?

Accepted Answer

In Florida, the notarial act itself is capped at the statutory maximum per notarized signature (currently $10 per signature). OGO Notary adds a transparent, up-front travel and convenience fee based on distance, time of day, and urgency. All pricing is disclosed in writing before the appointment — no surprises at the table.

Question 8

Can a mobile notary come to a hospital, hospice, or assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary regularly visits hospitals, hospice facilities, rehab centers, and assisted-living communities across Brevard County to notarize healthcare surrogate designations, durable powers of attorney, living wills, and other urgent documents at the bedside. We coordinate with facility staff and confirm the signer's willingness and awareness in accordance with Florida law.

Question 9

Do you offer same-day, evening, or weekend mobile notary appointments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Evening and weekend mobile-notary appointments are standard at OGO Notary, and same-day / rush appointments are accepted subject to availability. Rush and after-hours convenience fees are quoted transparently up front. Call (855) 505-4722 or email Greg@ogonotary.com to check current availability.

Question 10

Where can I find a Remote Online Notary in Florida?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary & Signing Services is a Florida-commissioned Remote Online Notary (RON) serving signers anywhere in the world. Our RON sessions run on Florida state-approved audio-video technology with multi-factor identity verification (KBA + credential analysis) and encrypted, tamper-evident recording. Book a RON session at OGONotary.com or email Greg@ogonotary.com.

Question 11

Is Remote Online Notarization legal in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Remote Online Notarization is fully authorized under Florida Statutes Chapter 117, Part II. A Florida-commissioned RON notary must be physically located in Florida at the time of the act, but the signer may be located anywhere in the United States or internationally — subject to the laws of the signer's location and the receiving jurisdiction.

Question 12

Can I get a document notarized online if I live in another state or country?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under a Florida RON commission, the remote signer may be located anywhere in the world — including out-of-state, overseas, deployed military, or expat scenarios — provided the transaction and the receiving jurisdiction accept a Florida RON notarization. Some jurisdictions and document types are ineligible; OGO Notary confirms eligibility before scheduling.

Question 13

What do I need to complete a Remote Online Notarization session?

Accepted Answer

For a Florida RON session you need a webcam and microphone, a smartphone to photograph your ID for credential analysis, a valid unexpired government-issued photo ID, and a stable broadband or LTE/5G internet connection. You also complete a short knowledge-based authentication (KBA) quiz to verify your identity before the notary joins.

Question 14

Which documents can and cannot be notarized remotely in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Most everyday documents — powers of attorney, affidavits, real-estate loan packages, corporate resolutions, apostille source documents, and contracts — are eligible for Florida RON. Wills, codicils, and certain trust instruments have specific restrictions or require additional witnessing. OGO Notary confirms document eligibility for RON before scheduling your session.

Question 15

How do I find a certified notary signing agent in Brevard County?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary & Signing Services is an NNA-certified, background-screened notary signing agent serving title companies, escrow officers, mortgage brokers, and law firms across Brevard County and Central Florida. We handle refinance, purchase, seller, reverse mortgage, HELOC, loan modification, deed, and application packages with same-day scan-backs and tracked drop-offs.

Question 16

What types of loan signing packages do you handle?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary handles refinance, purchase, seller, reverse mortgage, HELOC, second mortgage, loan modification, application, and deed packages — including hybrid e-signings. Every 100+ page packet is audited page-by-page before the appointment, tabbed for signature/initial/notary points, and signed in black ink with no cross-outs.

Question 17

Do you scan documents back to the title company the same day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Same-day scan-backs and tracked drop-offs are standard on every OGO Notary loan signing assignment. You receive drop confirmation with carrier, label, drop location, and tracking number so your file team can close on time without chasing paperwork.

Question 18

How do you prevent errors on complex 100-page loan packages?

Accepted Answer

Every OGO loan signing follows a pre-flight compliance blueprint: the packet is audited page-by-page ahead of the appointment, signature and initial points are tabbed, required IDs are verified in advance, and the notary signs in black ink with no cross-outs. Post-signing we scan-back before the drop for a second-pass QA.

Question 19

How do I get an Apostille for a document in Florida?

Accepted Answer

To get an Apostille on a Florida document, the document must first be properly notarized or issued by a Florida authority, then submitted to the Florida Secretary of State for the Apostille certificate. OGO Notary acts as your Apostille agent — we handle the notarization (if needed), the Secretary of State submission, and the return shipment to you or your recipient.

Question 20

What countries accept a Florida Apostille?

Accepted Answer

A Florida Apostille is accepted in every country that is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention — approximately 125+ countries including the UK, Mexico, most of Europe and Latin America, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. For non-Hague countries (China, Canada, UAE and others), OGO Notary coordinates chain authentication through the U.S. Department of State and the destination consulate.

Question 21

How long does it take to get an Apostille from the Florida Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Standard Florida Secretary of State Apostille processing is currently 5–10 business days, plus courier transit time to and from Tallahassee. Chain authentications for non-Hague countries typically take 3–6 weeks total due to U.S. Department of State and consular processing. OGO Notary provides tracking at every step and rush service where available.

Question 22

What kinds of documents commonly need an Apostille?

Accepted Answer

Documents commonly requiring an Apostille include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, adoption papers, powers of attorney, corporate formation documents, articles of incorporation, FBI background checks, diplomas, transcripts, and single-status affidavits — typically for international marriage, dual citizenship, foreign real estate, business incorporation abroad, or overseas adoption.

Question 23

How do I get a will notarized in Florida?

Accepted Answer

In Florida, a will must be signed by the testator in the presence of two impartial witnesses, and all three signatures must then be acknowledged before a notary using a self-proving affidavit. OGO Notary provides the notary and can arrange two impartial witnesses at the same appointment. Please note: Florida wills generally cannot be signed by RON — an in-person mobile notary appointment is required.

Question 24

Can OGO Notary notarize a Power of Attorney or Healthcare Surrogate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary regularly notarizes durable powers of attorney, springing powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, HIPAA authorizations, and living wills — either in-person at your home, office, hospital, or senior-care facility, or remotely by RON for eligible documents. Two witnesses are required for healthcare surrogates and can be arranged in advance.

Question 25

Can you notarize documents for a family member in a nursing home or hospice?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary provides bedside mobile notary service throughout Brevard County for family members in hospitals, hospices, rehab centers, and assisted-living or memory-care communities. We coordinate with facility staff, verify the signer's identity, and confirm the signer is signing willingly and with apparent awareness as required by Florida law. Same-day and after-hours appointments are available for urgent situations.

Question 26

Do you notarize real estate documents for out-of-state buyers or sellers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary serves out-of-state buyers, sellers, and title companies via two paths: (1) in-person mobile notary if the signer is physically in Brevard County or nearby, or (2) Remote Online Notarization (RON) if the signer is anywhere in the U.S. or internationally. RON is ideal for out-of-state sellers, snowbirds, and remote closings that need to happen fast.

Question 27

How do I book an appointment with OGO Notary?

Accepted Answer

Book an appointment with OGO Notary three ways: fill out the Contact form at OGONotary.com/contact, email Greg@ogonotary.com directly, or call (855) 505-4722. Please include the document type, your Brevard County location (or RON preference), and your preferred date/time. Most inquiries receive a same-business-day reply.

Question 28

What are your business hours and do you take weekend appointments?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary operates by appointment seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. Mobile appointments are typically scheduled between 8 AM and 9 PM local Florida time. Same-day, after-hours, and holiday appointments are accepted subject to availability with a transparent rush or convenience fee disclosed up front.

Question 29

How much does OGO Notary charge, and are your fees Florida-compliant?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary charges the Florida statutory maximum per notarized signature (currently $10 per signature) plus a transparent travel, convenience, and — where applicable — signing-package or Apostille handling fee. All statutory notarial fees comply with Florida law. Every quote is delivered in writing before the appointment. See OGONotary.com/pricing or email Greg@ogonotary.com for a personalized quote.

Mobile Notary, RON & Apostille — Brevard County FAQ.

General Notarization

Mobile Notary in Brevard County, Florida

Remote Online Notary (RON) in Florida

Loan Signing Agent

Apostille & International Documents

Special Situations

Pricing, Booking & Hours