To become a notary in Florida, you will need to take a FREE 3-hour notary education course from the Florida Department of State.

After you take the required course, submit your complete application with the required documents and payment (or order number and receipt if you pay online).

The Notary package is a four-year commission which includes:

• State Fees
• $7500 Bond
• Notary Self Inking Stamp (Case color of your choice)
• 4-year Notary Commission Certificate

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A NOTARY

The State of Florida requires that all notaries:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Are a legal resident of the State of Florida
• Can read, write, and understand English
• Have not been convicted of a felony, even those kept off your public record*

*If you have been convicted of a felony, you can apply under the following conditions:

• Provide a written statement of your charges, which includes the date, crime, circumstances, and about your life post-conviction
• Provide the journal entries (sentencing order and judgment) copies to the state; to do this, a certified copy must be ordered from the court that convicted you
• Provide a Restoration of Civil Rights Certificate (RCR)