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CODE OF ETHICS Adopted March 20, 2000The Florida Mobile Notary Association™ & Services, Inc. has adopted this "Code of Ethics" as a guide for Certified Florida Mobile Notary Public™ (CFMNP) designees and as an information tool for clients considering using the services of a CFMNP. Although many of the items listed in the "Code of Ethics" are duplicated in the State of Florida regulations, they are included here to clarify for the general public some of the prerequisites for obtaining a Notary Public commission in Florida. All Holders In Good Standing Of The "CERTIFIED FLORIDA MOBILE NOTARY PUBLIC™" Designation Do Individually Agree As Follows: 1. I will serve anyone who make a lawful and reasonable request for a notarization. 2. I will only notarize signatures on documents where I am an impartial witness, subject to no financial or beneficial interest in the transaction. 3. I will explain my services and fees to the client prior to setting an appointment. 4. Prior to the appointment, I will request information about the documents being notarized for the purpose of determining if I can legally notarize signatures on those documents. 5. I will treat all information revealed to me as confidential, both public and private, and will not release this information to any third party without the express consent of the client or a court order. 6. I will be honest and forthright in all my notary contacts and associations. 7. I will conform to all regulations concerning the administration of my office as Notary Public for the State of Florida. 8. I will maintain in good standing my "NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION" with the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Florida. 9. I will maintain in good standing a valid "BOND OF NOTARY PUBLIC" assurance bond in an amount sufficient to meet state mandated amounts. 10. I support my local Better Business Bureau, if available, and will handle any complaints promptly and courteously. 11. I will adhere to the word and spirit of the FLMNA™ "CODE OF ETHICS". |