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

What happens if I don't sign the document in front of the notary?

Accepted Answer

Under Florida law, an acknowledgment can be taken after signing if the signer personally appears before the notary and acknowledges the signature is their own. For a jurat (sworn statement), however, the signer must physically sign in front of the notary and take an oath. Bring the document unsigned unless your recipient specifically requests otherwise — it removes any ambiguity.

Question 6

Can OGO Notary make a certified copy of my document?

Accepted Answer

Florida notaries can certify copies of a limited set of documents — generally, documents that are not eligible to be certified by the government agency that issued them. Common examples include private documents like corporate records or family photographs. OGO Notary cannot certify copies of birth certificates, passports, or court records; those must be requested from the issuing agency.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

Can OGO Notary notarize a Living Trust or Trust Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary regularly notarizes revocable living trusts, trust amendments, trust restatements, pour-over wills, and certifications of trust — either at your home, office, attorney's office, or via RON where the document type allows. Trusts have specific witnessing requirements that vary by document type; we confirm the correct execution formalities before your appointment.

Question 24

What is the difference between a Durable POA and a Healthcare Surrogate?

Accepted Answer

A Durable Power of Attorney (Fla. Stat. Chapter 709) empowers an agent to manage your financial and legal affairs and remains valid if you become incapacitated. A Healthcare Surrogate Designation (Fla. Stat. Chapter 765) empowers a person to make medical decisions on your behalf when you cannot. Most families need both. OGO Notary handles both documents at a single appointment when scheduled together.

Question 25

Can you notarize a Quitclaim Deed or Warranty Deed for a family transfer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary regularly notarizes quitclaim deeds, warranty deeds, life estate deeds, and enhanced life estate (Lady Bird) deeds for intra-family transfers, estate planning, and divorce settlements. Deeds require two witnesses in addition to the notary in Florida — we can arrange the witnesses when scheduled in advance. Please have your attorney or title professional prepare the deed itself.

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

Can OGO Notary handle corporate entity formation documents that need Apostille?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary regularly handles corporate documents requiring Apostille — Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, corporate resolutions, powers of attorney for foreign subsidiaries, and joint venture agreements. Dr. Byers has personally overseen thousands of multi-national corporate document packages for the U.S. Department of Defense and private industry across dozens of countries.

Question 31

Can OGO Notary meet me at Port Canaveral before my cruise?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary meets embarking passengers at Port Canaveral hotels, terminal drop-off areas, pier-side staging zones, and nearby Cocoa Beach / Cape Canaveral / Merritt Island residences. We serve every major cruise line sailing from Port Canaveral — Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Norwegian — with pre-dawn, early-morning, and same-day appointments coordinated around your boarding window. Please book at least 24 hours in advance whenever possible; true last-minute requests are handled subject to availability.

Question 32

Can a minor travel on a cruise with only one parent using a notarized consent letter?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes — most cruise lines and international itineraries require a notarized Parental Consent for Minor Travel (sometimes called a Child Travel Consent) when a minor sails without both legal parents or guardians. OGO Notary regularly notarizes these consent letters at Port Canaveral–area hotels and residences. Bring the completed consent letter, a valid photo ID for the signing parent, and, when required by the cruise line or destination country, the minor's birth certificate. OGO Notary does not draft the letter — please prepare it in advance or use your cruise line's template.

Question 33

Can you notarize a medical power of attorney or healthcare directive for an elderly cruiser?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Medical powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, HIPAA authorizations, and living wills are frequently notarized for elderly passengers preparing to sail from Port Canaveral. OGO Notary conducts these signings at your Cocoa Beach / Cape Canaveral hotel, private residence, or an accessible port-area location. We verify the signer's identity and confirm they are signing willingly and with apparent awareness, as Florida law requires. Bedside notarizations for hospitalized or recovering passengers are also available across Brevard County.

Question 34

Do you handle last-minute powers of attorney for people about to board a cruise?

Accepted Answer

Yes — last-minute Powers of Attorney (durable POAs, limited/specific POAs for a house closing, tax filing, or vehicle sale while you're at sea) are one of the most common cruise-port requests we handle. Contact us as early as possible with your sailing date, cruise line, terminal, and the document type. Same-day, evening, and pre-dawn Port Canaveral appointments are quoted transparently with any rush or convenience fee disclosed up front. OGO Notary does not draft POAs — please have the document prepared by your attorney or from a reliable Florida-compliant template before we arrive.

Question 35

Can you perform both civil and religious wedding ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Byers operates in a dual capacity depending on your preferences. As a Commissioned Florida Notary Public, he can legally officiate and execute state-authorized civil ceremonies. As an Ordained Minister, he can conduct traditional, faith-based, and deeply spiritual religious wedding ceremonies tailored to your beliefs.

Question 36

What areas do you travel to for wedding officiating and mobile notary services?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary provides prompt mobile travel across the entirety of Brevard County and surrounding Space Coast regions, including Indialantic, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, and Rockledge. We bring our professional services directly to your home, office, venue, beachside location, or care facility.

Question 37

Do you help with the name change paperwork after the wedding ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. This is the unique advantage of working with OGO Services. Beyond officiating your vows, we leverage our deep administrative and legal signing expertise to guide you through your post-ceremony transitions, including certified marriage certificate filings, legal name changes, Social Security records updates, and passport/identity modifications.

Question 38

How much does a wedding officiant cost in Brevard County, Florida?

Accepted Answer

OGO Notary offers transparent flat-rate wedding officiating packages for Brevard County that vary by ceremony type — sign-and-go civil, elopement/micro-wedding, custom personalized ceremony, or vow renewal. Every package includes marriage license verification and execution. Travel to beachside venues along the Space Coast and after-hours ceremonies are quoted transparently up front. Contact Greg@ogonotary.com or call (855) 505-4722 for a written quote.

Question 39

Do you officiate beach weddings in Cocoa Beach and along the Brevard coast?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Beach ceremonies along Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Satellite Beach, and the entire Space Coast are one of our most-requested wedding services. Dr. Byers officiates intimate sunrise ceremonies, sunset elopements, and full traditional beach weddings — coordinating with your photographer, venue, and any beach-permit requirements so you can focus on the moment.

Question 40

Can you notarize adoption paperwork and family court documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary notarizes adoption consent forms, home-study affidavits, guardianship petitions, parental consent letters, and other family-court supporting documents in coordination with your family-law attorney or adoption agency. Domestic adoptions and international adoption paperwork requiring Apostille are both routinely handled — end to end.

Question 41

Can you notarize documents for a name change after marriage, divorce, or court order?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary regularly notarizes Petitions for Name Change, court-order acknowledgments, and the downstream identity documents that follow — Social Security records updates, passport application affidavits, and DMV name-change forms. For marriages, the notarized marriage certificate itself acts as your primary supporting evidence and requires no additional court order.

Question 42

Do you notarize documents for new parents — birth records, custody, or paternity?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary notarizes voluntary paternity acknowledgments, custody-related affidavits, birth-record affidavits, and related family documents. For international adoptions or U.S. birth records that need to be presented overseas, we can also add the Apostille from the Florida Secretary of State to complete the packet.

Question 43

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 44

What if my parent is very ill or has limited mobility — can they still sign?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. Florida law requires that the signer personally appears before the notary, is aware of what they are signing, and signs willingly. A signer with limited mobility can sign propped up in a hospital bed, seated in a wheelchair, or with a signature guide. If the signer is physically unable to sign, Florida allows a signature by mark or by directed proxy under specific conditions — OGO Notary can walk you through the requirements before the visit.

Question 45

What happens if the signer has dementia or Alzheimer's — can they still be notarized?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the signer's cognitive state at the moment of signing. Florida law requires the notary to confirm the signer understands the document and is signing willingly. If the signer has a lucid interval and can demonstrate awareness of the document and their action, the notarization can proceed. If the signer cannot demonstrate awareness, the notarization must be declined regardless of family circumstances. OGO Notary approaches every elder-care visit with patience, unhurried care, and a CSA-Candidate-informed lens.

Question 46

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 47

What documents should every senior have notarized before a medical event?

Accepted Answer

The core elder-care documents most families notarize together are: Durable Power of Attorney (financial/legal), Healthcare Surrogate Designation (medical decisions), Living Will / Advance Directive (end-of-life preferences), HIPAA Authorization (medical record access), and — where appropriate — a self-proving affidavit on the will and beneficiary designations on retirement accounts. OGO Notary handles all five at a single coordinated appointment.

Question 48

Can you notarize guardianship or conservatorship documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OGO Notary notarizes guardianship petitions, consents, and supporting affidavits filed in Florida Probate Court — coordinated closely with your elder-law attorney. Emergency (temporary) guardianship documents can typically be handled on a same-day basis when the medical situation requires immediate court filing.

Question 49

What is an End-of-Life (EoL) Doula, and how does that credential help?

Accepted Answer

An End-of-Life Doula is a non-medical companion trained to guide individuals and their families through the emotional, practical, and administrative dimensions of the end-of-life journey. Dr. Byers's EoL Doula Candidate training brings unhurried presence, active listening, and a working knowledge of hospice workflows to every elder-care visit — so families feel supported, not rushed, when the notarization is only part of a much larger moment.

Question 50

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 51

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 52

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 & More — Brevard County FAQ.

Pillar 1 · Mobile, RON & On-Demand Notary

General Notarization

Mobile Notary in Brevard County, Florida

Remote Online Notary (RON) in Florida

Pillar 2 · Real Estate, Loan Signing & Estate Planning

Loan Signing Agent & Real Estate Closings

Estate Planning — Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney

Pillar 3 · Government & Business Support

Apostille & International Documents

Cruise-Port Signings — Port Canaveral

Pillar 4 · New Beginnings & Life Milestones

Wedding Officiant & Ministerial Services

Adoption, Family Milestones & Life Documents

Pillar 5 · Elder Care & Senior Specialist Services

Bedside, Hospice & Assisted-Living Notarization

POAs, Healthcare Surrogates & End-of-Life Planning

Pricing, Booking & Hours