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Notary Bonding and Why It’s Important

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  As you may know, notary bonding is done by a notary public, a government-licensed professional who takes witness through a variety of legal affairs and the signing of documents. Since a notary’s job requires them to work closely with legal documents, sometimes they need notary bonding , also referred to as surety bonding. In most cases, it’s necessary for a notary to obtain a surety bond before they begin notarizing and overseeing important documents. In other words, notary bonding is a financial security document that’s created by surety – a guarantor who is responsible for another guarantor’s performance of an undertaking and who is licensed in the state where it is required. The purpose of notary bonding–or surety bonding–is to protect the public in case of financial damages that are caused by incorrect notarization. In other terms, in the rare event a notary commits malpractice or fraud that could result in a client’s financial loss, the notary bond will protect that client. The

Advantages of a Florida Notary Bond

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  A Florida notary bond  is a legal requirement for Florida notaries that protects the public from any negligence or dishonesty on the part of the notary. This legal instrument helps maintain the solemnity and accuracy of the notary’s business transactions. A Florida notary bond  is one element in the chain of assuring the identification of a signatory to a document and is one element in the chain of verification that is required for documents in banks, government offices, insurance offices, and legal offices. Here are a few advantages of a notary having a Florida notary bond: People Protection Technically speaking, a notary (a person who applies for a notary bond) is not protected by this bond. It works as a tool for their clients’ protection by ensuring legal business documents are aligned with one’s state laws. Business Integrity A Florida notary bond ensures that a business will remain free of litigious acts. It ensures business integrity and usually has the added benefit of adding