New Registration Requirements:
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18 |
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Must be Florida resident. No minimum length of residency required. Legal residency must be maintained throughout the four-year term of the commission. |
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| Education: |
All first time notary applicants are required to complete a three-hour notary education course by an approved provider. |
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| Term: |
Four Years |
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| State Filing Fee |
$39.00 (included with registration package) |
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| Bond Required |
$7,500 (included with registration package) |
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| Seal Required |
Inked Stamp (included with registration package) |
Notary Renewal Requirements:
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| Term: |
Four Years |
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| State Filing Fee |
$39.00 (include with registration package) |
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| Bond Required |
$7,500 (included with registration package) |
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| Seal Required |
Inked Stamp (included with registration package) |
*Notary packages excluding the bond are available for $39 by contacting our sales department at (800) 864-6395.
- Name Change
This includes filing your paperwork and the required state fee, all online.
A notary must contact their original bonding agency for assistance with a notary commission name change.
Changing your name during the term of your notary commission: Any notary public who lawfully changes their name during the term of the commission must request an amended commission from their original bonding agency within sixty (60) days from the date their name changes. This form (a rider to the notary bond), current notary commission, and a $25 fee are required by the Florida Department of State. A notice of name change form must be sent to the Division via electronic transfer from your notary bonding agency.
Note: Once an amended commission has been requested, the notary public may continue to perform notarial acts in their former name until the amended commission is received.
Address Change
Change Your Address on Your Florida Notary Commission
Lost Seal
Florida Notary Service.com customers, click here for Lost Seal information.
A notary must contact their original bonding agency to replace a lost seal.
When completed, all notary forms must be returned to us for processing at:
Florida Notary Service.com
5125 Adanson Street
Suite 500
Orlando, FL 32804
Other Products:
Shipping & handling will be added to your order at checkout.
Embosser
Our notary embosser is a necessity if you would like to have a raised seal (such as for use on important legal documents, real estate documents, etc.) Even if a raised seal is not required on a document, you will find this adds that extra touch many of your customers will be looking for.
If you would like to purchase an embosser, please add it to your order before you complete your notary registration. If you already have your notary commission and would like to purchase an embosser, you may purchase it online at notaryofamerica.com.
 - Desk Sign
Personalized with 1 or 2 lines of text and desk holder.
 Self-Inking Stamps
- Oath Stamp
Administration of Oaths - A notary public may administer an oath and make a certificate thereof when it is necessary for the execution of any writing or document to be published under the seal of a notary public. The notary public may not take an acknowledgment of execution in lieu of an oath if an oath is required. (Florida Statutes, Chapter 117.03)
- Acknowledgment Stamp
Acknowledgments – A notary public is authorized to take the acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments of writing for record, as fully as other officers of this state. (Florida Statutes, Chapter 117.04)
- Affidavit Stamp
Affidavits – An affidavit is a formal sworn statement of
fact, written down, signed, and witnessed (as to the veracity
of the signature) by a notary public
 - Replacement Ink
For use with self-inking stamps and rubber stamp pads. Uniquely formulated to provide ultra high quality rubber stamp impressions.
Large 2 Ounce Bottle.
 - Notary Record Book
The handy notary log record book is ideally suited to the notary's recordkeeping. Document your notary activities, maintain records for tax purposes, etc.
66 pages; includes space for over 250 records.
 - Wedding Guide
Florida is one of the few states that authorize notaries public to perform marriage ceremonies. This guide provides everything you will want to know about performing marriages in Florida. This publication covers your responsibilities and also provides a step-by-step guide to a variety of different marriage ceremonies including: traditional, contemporary, beach ceremonies, exchange of rings, Spanish, including children and other ceremony options.
 - Florida Business Guide
Whether you're starting or operating a business in Florida, you will need to make sure all state and local business registration requirements have been met. This 75 page publication includes information for registering with the appropriate state regulatory authorities, contacting the Florida Department of Revenue to obtain the required tax information, and applying for occupational licenses. The Florida Business Guide, published by State of Florida.com, provides a more detailed list of Florida business requirements, along with step-by-step instructions for correctly registering your business.
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