Berjoh Elise Fullilove is the Founder and CEO of The Notary Education Group LLC and B. Elise Notary Services LLC. An approved Florida notary educator and Certified Notary Signing Agent, she equips notaries and service professionals with practical training to build successful businesses.
Biometric vs. KBA: What Every Title Agent and Underwriter Should Know
In the evolving world of online notarization, verifying a signer’s identity is more important than ever. As technology advances, two primary methods have emerged as gatekeepers in the digital signing space: Knowledge-Based Authent...
Real ID Regulations and Their Impact on Florida Notaries
As a Notary Public and Notary Educator in Florida, it's crucial to stay informed about evolving identification standards that influence our profession. One significant development is the implementation of the REAL ID Act, which has implication...
Legal Name vs. Assumed Name in Notarizations: Why It Matters
As a Notary Public, you're not just a witness to signatures — you're a guardian of truth and identity. One common challenge we face is when signers attempt to use an assumed name or an alias instead of the legal name listed on their identi...
Understanding Notary Fees in Today’s Market
In the notary industry, the topic of pricing can spark a range of reactions—from head nods of agreement to raised eyebrows. And truth be told, there’s a delicate balance between offering affordable services, being reasonably priced, and unintentionally bec...
Why Language Matters in Notarizations
As a Florida Notary Public, upholding notary law isn’t just a professional standard—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. One statute that tends to cause confusion, yet carries significant weight, is Florida Statute 117.107(6). At first glance, it may appear to p...