Starting 1/1/2020 FL has new notarial wording that requires that a box be check to indicate if the signer appeared in person or if they signed via online notarization.
The document would contain the following wording:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledge before me by means of __Physical Presence or __Online Notarization this ___day of ___________, 2020 by Sam Signor and etc.
In most instances the correct form is being used, however also in the package I find the verbiage that we have been using for years.
The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this____ day __________, _______ by Sam Signer and etc.
My question is does the second notarial wording mean the same as the first.
I have been substituting the new notarial form which is time consuming and I wondering how other FL notaries are handling the situation.
I intend to call the FL SOS to get their opinion. |
