A notary public is an official appointed by the State of Florida to help prevent fraud during the signing of important documents. At WCF Notary Services, we:

• Verify identities

• Ensure all signers understand the document

• Confirm that signatures are made willingly and without pressure

We offer mobile and remote notary services across Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, North Tampa, and surrounding areas.

• An apostille is a certificate that verifies a document’s authenticity for use in another country. It’s often required for:

  • Birth and marriage certificates

  • Power of attorney forms

  • Adoption or immigration paperwork

  If you're sending documents outside of the U.S., you may need an apostille to ensure they’re legally recognized abroad.
  WCF Notary Services can help guide you through this process and work with Florida authorities on your behalf.

To complete a notarization, you’ll need:

• A valid, government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport)

• The unsigned document (do not sign it ahead of time)

• Any witnesses, if required by the document (we can help provide them upon request)

• Make sure all signers are present, aware, and signing willingly. If you're not sure what’s needed, just reach out — we’re happy to help.

• No. A notary public in Florida is not allowed to give legal advice or explain legal documents. This is considered unauthorized practice of law, which is illegal.

  At WCF Notary Services, we are here to:

  • Confirm your identity

  • Ensure documents are signed willingly and correctly

  • Perform the proper notarial act

  If you have legal questions or need help understanding a document, we always recommend speaking with a licensed attorney. We’re happy to notarize the document once you're confident it's ready.

A jurat is a type of notarization used when the signer must swear or affirm that the contents of a document are true.

In a jurat, the signer must:

• Appear in person before the notary

• Present valid identification

• Take an oath or affirmation (spoken aloud) administered by the notary

• Sign the document in front of the notary

Jurat notarizations are commonly used for affidavits, sworn statements, or depositions. At WCF Notary Services, we ensure the proper steps are followed so your document is legally compliant in Florida.Description text goes here

An acknowledgment is a type of notarization used to verify that a person has voluntarily signed a document and that they are who they say they are.

Unlike a jurat, the signer does not need to sign in front of the notary — but they must personally appear before the notary to:

• Confirm their identity with valid photo ID

• Declare that they willingly signed the document

• Acknowledge they understand the contents

Acknowledgments are commonly used for:

• Deeds and real estate documents

• Powers of attorney

• Business contracts

At WCF Notary Services, we ensure every acknowledgment meets Florida legal requirements, whether performed in person or remotely.

An oath or affirmation is a solemn promise made by a person to tell the truth or fulfill a duty. These are often required during jurats, affidavits, or sworn statements.

• An oath is a pledge made to a higher power or deity (e.g., “I swear to tell the truth, so help me God.”)

• An affirmation is a non-religious pledge made on personal honor (e.g., “I affirm that the contents are true.”)

Both are legally binding and carry the same legal weight under Florida law.

At WCF Notary Services, we administer oaths and affirmations as part of notarial acts and ensure they’re properly recorded for your document’s validity.

A copy certification is a notarial act where a notary public verifies that a photocopy of an original document is a true, complete, and accurate reproduction of that original.

In Florida, a notary may certify copies of certain non-recordable documents, such as:

• Passports

• Driver’s licenses

• Diplomas

• Social Security cards

• Medical or insurance cards

⚠️ Important: Notaries in Florida cannot certify copies of public records like birth certificates, death certificates, or marriage licenses. Those must be obtained directly from the issuing agency.

At WCF Notary Services, we’ll inspect your original document, make the copy, and complete the required notarial certificate — all while ensuring the process meets Florida state laws.