Often People Search for "Becoming a Notary Republic" — What They Usually Mean
Often People Search for "Becoming a Notary Republic" — What They Usually Mean
If you've ever searched for "becoming a notary republic" or stumbled across the phrase "online notary republic," you may have noticed these terms don't match what you expected to find.
This is one of the most common search misspellings in the notary industry. Here's what people are usually looking for — and what the correct terminology is.
"Notary Republic" vs "Notary Public"
The correct term is notary public, not "notary republic." A notary public is a state-commissioned official authorized to perform specific legal acts, including:
- Acknowledging signatures
- Administering oaths and affirmations
- Certifying copies of documents
- Witnessing signatures
The word "public" in "notary public" refers to the notary's role as a public official — appointed by the state to serve the general public. It does not mean "republic" — which is a form of government.
The phrase "notary republic" is a very common misspelling or misheard version of "notary public." When people search for "becoming a notary republic," they almost always mean "becoming a notary public."
What People Mean When They Search "Becoming a Notary Republic"
When someone searches for "becoming a notary republic," they typically want to know:
- How to become a notary public in their state
- How to become an online notary public — a notary authorized to perform remote online notarization
- What qualifications are needed to be commissioned as a notary
In Florida, becoming a notary public requires:
- Being at least 18 years old
- Being a legal Florida resident
- Completing a state-approved notary education course
- Passing a background check
- Submitting an application to the Florida Department of State
- Obtaining a notary bond
What About "Online Notary Republic"?
Similarly, "online notary republic" is almost always a misspelling or a variant of "online notary public." An online notary public is a notary who has been additionally commissioned to perform Remote Online Notarizations (RON) via secure video technology.
In Florida, an online notary public must:
- Hold a valid Florida notary commission
- Complete additional RON training
- Register with an approved RON technology platform
- Comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 117
Looking for an Online Notary Public?
If you're not trying to become a notary but instead looking to have documents notarized by an online notary public, we can help. Our Florida-commissioned online notary public is available 24/7 for remote notarization sessions via secure video call.