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DUI on Background Checks: How Long It Shows in Florida
November 13, 2026
A job offer, apartment application or professional license can stall over one question that many Floridians hesitate to ask: does a DUI show up on a background check? In most ...
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Medallion Signature Guarantee vs Notarization
October 30, 2026
A transfer agent or brokerage that asks for a medallion signature guarantee will not accept a notarized signature in its place. The two serve different purposes and come from different ...
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Can a Notary Complete Form I-9 for an Employer?
October 30, 2026
When an employer hires someone who works remotely or lives far from the company’s offices, the new employee is often told to find a notary to complete Form I-9. A ...
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Can a Notary Sign for Someone Who Cannot Sign in Florida?
October 19, 2026
A Florida notary may sign a document on behalf of a person who is physically unable to sign, provided that person directs the notary to do so and two disinterested ...
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How to Apostille Florida Documents for Use in China
October 19, 2026
Florida documents intended for use in mainland China now need an apostille rather than Chinese consular legalization. China’s accession to the Hague Apostille Convention took effect for documents exchanged with ...
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Do Sealed or Expunged Records Show on a Florida Background Check?
October 14, 2026
For most private employers, landlords and members of the public, a sealed or expunged Florida record does not appear on a background check. That protection is not universal, however. Florida ...
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