Four areas
Everything I do, and where it stops.
Each service has a page listing what I do, what the law does not let me do, and what to bring.
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01Business services
Open the company, keep it current with the State of Florida, and never miss the Annual Report. -
02Tax & credit
Return preparation, and credit work that gets explained before it starts, not after. -
03Notary public & documents
A Florida notary public attests that you signed. That is exactly what I do, and I do it properly. -
04Immigration forms
I type your information onto the form. I do not choose the form and I do not advise you. It matters that you understand the difference.
Questions I get every day
How much does it cost to notarize a document in Florida?
Ten dollars per notarial act, maximum. The fee is set by state law (Fla. Stat. § 117.05) and no Florida notary public may charge more for a single act. If you were charged more, you were overcharged.
Is a Florida notary public the same as a “notario” in Latin America?
No. In Venezuela, Colombia, or Mexico a “notario” is a lawyer with broad powers. In Florida a notary public is a state-authorized witness who verifies identity and observes signatures, nothing more. A Florida notary cannot give you legal advice or represent you. Confusing the two is exactly what fraudsters rely on.
Can a notary public marry us in Florida?
Yes. Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 741.07) authorizes Florida notaries public to solemnize marriages. You must first obtain a Florida marriage license, the ceremony must take place within the state, and the signed license is returned to the county within 10 days.
Can you fill out my immigration application?
I can type your information onto the form, but I cannot choose which form applies to you or advise you about your case. Selecting the form is itself considered practicing law. You or your attorney decide what gets filed; I type it accurately and put my name on the document, as the law requires.
Can you remove the negative items from my credit report?
Only if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable. No person or company can remove negative information that is accurate and within the legal reporting period. Anyone who promises that is lying to you, and there is no honest way to guarantee you a number of points either.
Are you a CPA?
No. I hold a Venezuelan public accounting degree, which is not the same as being a US-licensed Certified Public Accountant. I prepare and sign returns as a paid preparer under my IRS PTIN, but I do not represent anyone before the IRS in audits.
What is the Annual Report and what happens if I miss it?
It is the filing every Florida LLC and corporation must submit to Sunbiz each year to stay active. If it lapses, the state charges a penalty and, if it remains unfiled, administratively dissolves the company. Reinstating it afterward costs more than filing on time would have.
Do you work in Spanish?
Yes. Spanish is my own language and it is how I work most of the time. I also work in English, and I prepare documents in English whenever the agency requires it, which is nearly always.