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Become a florida notary public
Applications
To get an application form to be a Florida notary public you must contact
a bonding company that is approved to submit applications electronically
to the department of state notary commissions and certifications section.  
Many of these bonding companies can help you submit your application materials 
and fees, get a notary seal, and get bonded, all with one payment which is very 
convenient for prospective notaries.  Please visit the Florida department of 
state website to download a list of bonding companies.  The term of office for 
a Florida notary public is four years.
 
Education
A notary applicant must provide proof that they attended three hours worth of 
notary education that could be either interactive or classroom based that cover 
the duties of notary public and electronic notarizations.  Courses that satisfy 
this section may be offered by any public or private sector person or entity 
registered with and must include a core curriculum approved by the Executive 
Office of the Governor.  In addition, becomeanotary.us sell Florida notary law 
primers which are an excellent notary reference to keep for the duration of your 
commission.
 
Requirements
To become a Florida notary public you must be at least eighteen years of age 
and a legal resident of the state of Florida.

More Information of Interest
Most of these companies provide "one-stop-shopping" – they furnish
an application, pay the state fees, write your notary bond, and supply your
notary seal. You make one payment to the company. You will probably want to
check with several companies to compare services and prices. The state fees
of $39 are fixed by law, but the bond premium and the notary seal are
competitively priced. Please note that the State does not give out
applications or provide notary seals.

Your completed application is submitted electronically and in paper format
to the Department of State, and if approved without further review by the
Governor's Office, your commission should be issued within just a few days.
The notary commission certificate is printed by the Department of State
and mailed to your bonding agency. Typically, the company will forward it
to you, and your notary seal will follow within a few days. The entire
process should be completed within 2-3 weeks, unless your application
requires special handling.

When you submit your application for appointment as a notary public to
a bonding agency, we suggest that you keep a copy of your application and
the name and phone number of the bonding agency. With this information,
you can easily check the status of your pending application, if necessary.

Attached is a list of bonding agencies
who electronically transmit notary applications to the Department of State.

Effective July 1, 2000, all first time notary applicants are required
to complete a three hour notary education course by an approved provider.
For a list of approved providers please go to Notary Education.		

Related Links
Florida Notary Acknowledgement, Jurat Information
Florida Notary Bond and Seal Information
Florida Notary Commission, Application and Manual ( Handbook ) Information
Florida Notary Fees and FAQ Information
Florida Notary Seminars and Courses