Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$39
Issuing Authority
Governor of Florida
Journal
OptionalTraditionalMandatoryRON
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
Authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
Authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Florida authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Florida is one of only a few states authorizing notaries to solemnize marriages
- Journal NOT required for traditional notaries but strongly recommended as best practice
- Journal MANDATORY for RON with 10-year retention
- RON requires separate registration, 2-hour course, $25K bond, $25K E&O insurance
- HB 915 (effective July 1, 2025): Prohibits immigration-related terms in advertising by non-attorney notaries
Regulatory Authority
Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations - Notary Public Section
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