FL Notary Notary Misconduct and Penalties

Question 1

Under Florida law, which government official has the authority to suspend or revoke a notary's commission?

Accepted Answer

The Governor of Florida

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The Florida Attorney General

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The Florida Supreme Court

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The county sheriff

Question 2

Which of the following acts by a Florida notary constitutes 'official misconduct'?

Accepted Answer

Charging a fee higher than the statutory maximum

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Refusing to notarize for a customer during business hours

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Closing their notary office early

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Notarizing a document without requiring ID if the signer is well-dressed

Question 3

What is the maximum fee a Florida notary may charge for a single notarial act (as of the current statute)?

Accepted Answer

$10.00

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$5.00

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$20.00

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$50.00

Question 4

A Florida notary who fails to require a signer to personally appear before them for a traditional notarization has committed which violation?

Accepted Answer

Notarization without personal appearance — a serious statutory violation

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A minor procedural error with no consequences

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An infraction only if the document causes harm

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A violation only if the notary charged a fee

Question 5

Under what circumstances may a Florida notary be found guilty of a third-degree felony related to notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Knowingly notarizing a forged or fraudulent document

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Charging $15 instead of $10 per act

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Failing to record an act in a journal

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Using an outdated seal design

Question 6

A complaint about a Florida notary's misconduct is initially filed with which entity?

Accepted Answer

The Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations

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The county clerk's office

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The Florida Bar

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The local police department