Immigration Document Notary in Fort Myers
Read this first: in the United States, a notary public is not a lawyer and cannot help you with an immigration case. In many Latin American countries a "notario público" is an attorney. That difference is exploited to defraud immigrant families constantly, including here in Lee County.
Fastest way
(941) 405-3180Mon–Sat 8am–8pm · Sun 9am–6pm · After-hours by appointment. For anything urgent, call — the phone is answered between appointments and email is the slower path.
Or tell us what you need and we’ll call you back
Same-day reply during working hours. No obligation, and we will tell you on that call if a notary is not the right answer.
What we are, and what we are not
We are a Florida notary public. We verify identity and witness signatures. That is the entire job.
We cannot select immigration forms for you, fill them in, advise you on your case, represent you before USCIS, or tell you which visa category applies. Florida law expressly forbids a notary from advertising as a "notario público" precisely because of the confusion it causes, and a notary who offers you immigration advice is breaking the law and putting your case at risk.
If you need legal help, you need an immigration attorney or a Department of Justice accredited representative. We will say so, and we would rather lose the booking than take money for something that damages your application.
What we can legitimately notarise
Plenty of immigration-adjacent documents genuinely need a notary, and there is nothing improper about that work.
Affidavits of support and sponsorship declarations. Sworn statements from friends and family attesting to a bona fide marriage. Translator certifications. Powers of attorney for handling affairs in a home country. Parental consent for a child to travel. Statements of financial support.
- Affidavit of support declarations and sponsor statements
- Sworn statements supporting a petition
- Certified translator affidavits
- Parental travel consent letters
- Powers of attorney for use abroad (often needing an apostille too)
Se habla español
We can conduct the appointment in Spanish. That matters for a notarisation specifically: Florida requires the notary to be able to communicate directly with the signer, without a relative translating, in order to confirm the signer understands the document and is acting willingly.
If we cannot communicate with you directly in a language we both speak, we are required to decline — so tell us on the call which language you prefer.
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
- 01
Tell us what the document is
If what you actually need is legal advice, we will tell you that on the phone and not charge you to find out.
- 02
Bring photo ID
A passport, consular ID, driver licence or state ID. It must be current.
- 03
We confirm you understand it
In English or Spanish, directly with you. This is a legal requirement, not a formality.
- 04
Signed and sealed
Notarial certificate completed and the original handed to you.
Questions
About immigration documents
Are you a notario público?
No, and it would be illegal for us to advertise that way in Florida. In Mexico and much of Latin America a notario público is a highly qualified attorney. In the United States a notary public is a witness to signatures with no legal training and no authority to advise. Anyone here marketing themselves to immigrant communities as a notario is either misinformed or defrauding you.
Can you help me fill out my USCIS forms?
No. Preparing immigration forms for someone else is the unauthorised practice of law unless you are an attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative. We can notarise a document you have prepared or that your attorney has prepared.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. And this is genuinely important rather than a convenience — Florida requires the notary to communicate directly with the signer to confirm understanding and willingness. A family member translating is not sufficient.
My document also needs an apostille for use abroad. Can you do both?
Yes, and they are usually done together. We notarise first, then submit to the Florida Department of State for the apostille. See our apostille page for timelines.
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Read moreNeed immigration documents in Fort Myers?
Call (941) 405-3180 and tell us what the document is. We will tell you what Florida requires and what it will cost before we leave.
Mon–Sat 8am–8pm · Sun 9am–6pm · After-hours by appointment