International Civil-Law Notary
Civil-Law Notary Services in Florida
Our International Notary (Civil-Law Notary) services help individuals and businesses authenticate legally recognized documents and administer oaths for international transactions. In many countries, notaries serve as legal professionals who validate documents, oversee transactions, and provide lawfully binding certifications.
Our firm offers expertise and comprehensive international notary services to ensure compliance with international legal standards.
- Litigation Support • Authenticating affidavits and sworn statements for court cases
- Real Estate Transactions • Buying/selling property internationally or closing transactions abroad
- Powers of Attorney • For use in foreign countries, including banking, real estate, and trusts
- Business & Corporate Transactions • Mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border agreements
- Probate & Estate Matters • International inheritance and estate planning
- Document Authentication • Certifying official documents for foreign use
- Academic & Professional Credential Certification • Degree verification for international employment or studies
- Certification of Translations • For legal use in civil-law jurisdictions
- Certification of Arbitration & Court Documents • For international legal proceedings
- Marriages • Solemnizing marriages for Florida residents in other countries or on international waters
What is an International Notary?
A Civil-Law Notary (International Notary) is a legal professional trained to authenticate international documents, administer oaths, and take acknowledgments of written instruments. Unlike a traditional U.S. notary, a Civil-Law Notary must be an attorney with at least five years of experience, complete specialized training, and pass an examination to receive a lifetime appointment.
Civil-Law Notaries are commonly recognized in Europe, Latin America, and other international jurisdictions where notarization plays a critical legal role. In Florida, there are fewer than 160 Civil-Law Notaries, making this designation a rare and highly specialized legal qualification.
Specialized legal knowledge
Ensuring compliance with international legal standards, Civil-Law Notary services offer legally recognized document authentication, oath administration, and instrument acknowledgments for business, real estate, probate, and litigation matters.
Internationally recognized authentication
Each notarization follows international protocols, ensuring your documents comply with legal standards in civil law countries. Whether you need authentication for a property transaction in Spain or a business agreement in Brazil, our services provide the validation required.
Multilingual support
We offer Civil-Law Notary services in English and Spanish, providing seamless communication and document certification for international clients and businesses.
International Notary services
D. Scott Baker is a board-certified real estate attorney with extensive experience in international transactions, business law, and complex legal certifications. As a Florida Civil-Law Notary, Scott provides legally recognized document authentication for individuals and businesses handling international real estate deals, probate matters, corporate agreements, and litigation. With his thorough understanding of international legal requirements, Scott ensures that documents meet the highest standards for use in civil-law jurisdictions worldwide.
“Successful international transactions depend on legally sound documentation, careful verification, and a Civil-Law Notary who understands the complexities of global requirements. My goal is to provide the authentication or acknowledgment needed to move forward confidently, knowing your documents will be recognized wherever they are presented.”
—D. Scott Baker, ZKS LAW