How does a Florida notary correct a certificate error?

Full explanation

Florida certificates must contain the required elements — venue, date, the name of the person appearing, how identity was established, the notary's signature, the seal, and the commission expiration. Never use correction fluid.

Florida rules

Section 117.05, Florida Statutes, prescribes the required contents of a Florida notarial certificate, including the venue, the type of act, the name of the person whose signature is notarized, the method of identification, and the notary's official signature and seal.

Common mistake to avoid

Do not "fix" a Florida certificate after the fact for a title company. Redo the notarization with the signer present.

Sources & References

• Chapter 117, Florida Statutes — Notaries Public — Florida Legislature official source

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