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Becoming a Notary Public has never been easier. All of your State's Contact Information is listed for your reference and review. Scroll down and you will find your State's Qualifications and easy to follow Application Procedures.

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Contact Information:

State Contact: Department of State
Appointing Authority: Governor

Notary Public Office:
Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations
Notary Commissions
PO Box 6327
Tallahassee, FL 32314

Telephone: 850-245-6975
E-Mail: corphelp@mail.dos.state.fl.us
Website: https://notaries.dos.state.fl.us/index.html

Qualifications

Applicants for the office of notary public must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a resident of the state of Florida and , if granted commission, maintain legal residency throughout the four-year term.
  • One must complete and submit an application packet.
All first time notary applicants are required to complete a three hour notary education course by an approved provider within one year prior to the application. For more information, visit the Florida Secretary of State notary public website

Term of Office
4 years

Appointment
Governor

Notary Education
Required by state law

Notary Exam
Not required

Study Course
"Notary Public Education Course" (this is not the state approved training course)
FREE when you purchase a Notary Supply Package at The Notary's Store

Bond
$7,500 (Ordered before filing your application)

Seal of Office
Rubber Stamp Seal with reproducible black ink required by state law. Embossing Seal is optional and can only be used in conjunction with your rubber seal stamp.

Notary Journal
Officially recommended by the state

E & O insurance
Not required - Errors and Omissions Insurance is recommended for notary protection


Application Procedures

How to Apply
To apply for an appointment or reappointment as a Florida notary public, you must purchase a Florida Notary Public package. This package includes your application, which will be submitted electronically to the Department of State, Notary Commissions and Certifications Section, your notary bond and your Florida notary seal. The application form can also be accessed through the following link: Florida Notary Public Application. Notary Rotary manufactures your state-approved notary seal, provides the bond, pays your fees and submits your application electronically.

Although a notary journal is not required by law, it is recommended that a notary maintain a journal of notarial acts to assist in recalling previous notarial acts or if legally challenged.

Visit the Notary Rotary store for these and other Florida notary supplies.


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