As a Florida Notary, I was recently invited to perform a marriage ceremony. However, as a bank-employed Notary, my manager told me that I cannot perform my notarial duties outside of my business hours at the bank since the bank paid for my Notary commission and supplies. Is this correct? – K.T., Boca Raton, Florida
Your Notary commission was issued to you as an individual, even if the bank paid for your Notary supplies and commission. While the bank may limit or restrict the notarizations you perform during work hours, the bank does not have the right to limit or restrict you from notarizing outside of work hours.
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