Notary Bulletin Can A Notary Act As A Process Server? By Kelle Clarke on July 02, 2014 in Hotline Tips Can Florida Notaries serve a summons if they sign a sworn statement that they acted as a process server? Are Notaries allowed to become process servers? – J.L., Margate, FL According to page 12 of the Florida Governor’s Reference Manual For Notaries, the duties of a Notary Public are “very limited and are regulated by the Secretary of State.” The manual further states that you cannot use your title as Notary Public or your stamp for non-notarial uses because it is considered improper use of those items. A Notary Public acting as a Process Server is, therefore, not an authorized act. A Notary can become a process server, if that’s what you choose to do, but it is considered a totally separate act from your role as a Notary. Find out more about becoming a Process Server. Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors Kelle Clarke is a Contributing Editor with the National Notary Association. Confronted with a tricky notarization? Unsure how to proceed? NNA members have unlimited access to our expertly trained NNA Hotline counselors to help you with all of your notarial questions. Call (888) 876-0827, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST; Saturday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST Email Share Leave a Comment Required * Name * Email *(for verfication purposes only) Comment * Enter the text shown in this image *(text is case sensitive)All comments are reviewed and if approved, will display.