Notary Bonding

In this blog post, we will discuss the process of completing a notary application in Florida . But first, we want to go over some basic eligibility guidelines. To become a notary public in Florida, you must: Be 18 years of age or older. Be a legal resident of the State of Florida. Be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Be a permanent resident of the State of Florida. Have had civil rights restored (if convicted of a felony). Additionally, first-time notary applicants must take a state-approved notary public education course and provide a certificate of completion with their application paperwork. Next Steps Once you have confirmed that you are eligible to be a notary public in Florida, you must complete a new or renewal notary bond package order form. You’ll also have to complete a new or renewal notary public commission application. If you’re a new notary, you’ll need to provide a copy of your signed notary education certificate of completion as w...

You may have heard of an employee dishonesty bond , but do you know what it is? Basically, it is a form of insurance protection that covers businesses for losses that they incur due to dishonest or fraudulent acts by specified employees. Although they are called bonds, they are actually insurance policies designed to protect an employer from employee-dishonesty losses. What Does It Cover? Employee dishonesty bonds protect businesses from employees who intend to cause the company loss. Businesses are protected from losses of: Company Monies Securities Other Property What Are the Different Types of Employee Dishonesty Bonds? There are two main types of employee dishonesty bonds: First-Party – These fidelity bonds protect companies against intentionally wrongful acts that are committed by employees of that business. Some of the most common forms of these acts include fraud, theft, and forgery. Third-Party – These types of fidelity bonds protect businesses against intenti...