As a bilingual notary public, may I certify the accuracy of a translation of a document from English to Spanish, or vice versa?
Certifying a translation is not an authorized duty of a Florida notary public. However, you may notarize the signature of the translator on an affidavit where the translator certifies and swears to the accuracy of his or her translation. If you are the translator for a particular document, you would be translating the document, not in your capacity as a notary public, but as a person who is fluent in both languages required for the translation. You should make an affidavit and have your signature notarized by another notary. The following sample affidavit should be sufficient to certify the accuracy of a translation.
