Assistance with your notary application in Florida

Florida Notary "Discount" Association Co.

Since 1940, we have helped millions of notaries nationally to become a new notary or renew your notary commission more than any other provider. We are committed to offering all the supplies, materials, and resources you need to become a successful Florida notary public. We provide a FREE online notary education course offered by Florida Department of State and our service INCLUDES your $39.00 state filing fee. Why pay more and receive less! Let us assist you today.

Important State of Florida Notary Links:
Notary Change of Name Form (PDF)
Notary Change of Home or Business Address Form (PDF)
Notary Commission Certificate Replacement Order Form (PDF)
Avoid delays and scan your application for error proofing review to checkmyapp@notarybonding.com

State of Florida Notary Requirements

Click Here for simple step by step directions on how to become a new or renewal notary in Florida

Eligibility

Be 18 years of age or older.
Be a legal resident of the State of Florida.
Be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
If you are a first time notary applicant, you must take a state-approved notary public education course and provide a certificate of completion with your application paperwork. We provide a FREE online notary education course offered by Florida Department of State.
Be a permanent resident of the State of Florida. No specific period of residency is required. A permanent resident alien may be appointed, provided the applicant files a recorded Declaration of Domicile with the application. Both citizens and aliens must maintain residence throughout the term of appointment.
Have had civil rights restored, if convicted of a felony. Must report any criminal charges, whether or not you were convicted, on the notary public application.

Provisions:

Notary Term
4 years.
Notary Bond
Required. A bond in the amount of $7,500 is required for new and renewing notaries public.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Florida Notary "Discount" Association Co. strongly recommends that Florida notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A rubber inked stamp. Required elements - name of the notary, commission expiration date, the notary’s commission number, and the words “Notary Public” and “State of Florida.” No emblem or symbol is required, but nor are they prohibited. However, the use of the Great Seal of the State of Florida on the notary seal is strictly prohibited. Embosser – may be used with rubber stamp seal but may not be a substitute for the rubber-inked stamp. The notary seal must be kept under lock and key to avoid its loss or misuse by another individual. Neither a rubber stamp nor an impression-type seal is required for an electronic notarization.
Notary Public Recording Journal
None Required. It is strongly recommended by the Governor’s Task Force on Notaries Public and Florida Notary "Discount" Association Co. that Florida notaries public record every notarial act in a notary journal.
State Filing Fee
A $39.00 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications. No commission fee is required from a veteran who has served in wartime service and who has a disability rating of 50%.
Education/Testing
New notaries: Yes, new notaries are required to take a online notary education course to obtain your notary education certificate of completion. We provide this course to you for FREE offered by the Florida Department of State. Renewal notaries: No, renewal notaries if your commission has not expired for longer than 1 year then you are exempt from the notary education course.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Not Permitted.
Notary Commission Renewal
A notary may apply 120 days before the expiration of his current commission by completing a renewal application form.
State of Florida Notary Website
http://notaries.dos.state.fl.us/
State of Florida Phone Number
1-850-245-6975
State of Florida Mailing Address
Department of State, Division of Corporations, Notary Commissions, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6327
Replacement/Duplicate Certificate
If you are in need of a Florida replacement/duplicate certificate the fee will be $20.00.
Lost or Stolen Notary Stamp
Scan and email signed statement to NotariesCorpHelp@dos.myflorida.com. Mail signed statement to: Division of Corporations, Notary Section, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee FL 32314

Become a New or Renewal Notary in Florida

Step 1

Complete the Florida new or renewal notary bond package order form.

New or Renewal Notary Bond Package Order Form (PDF)

Step 2

Complete the Florida new or renewal notary public commission application.

Florida Notary Public Commission Application (PDF)

NOTE: Any Florida notary public commission application that has to go to the Governor’s Office for approval (those that checked "YES" to question 5 (revoked commission) and/or "YES" to questions 6,7 and 8 on the notary public application) must submit an additional $40.00 since it must be sent and processed separately to the Governor’s Office for approval. Governor approvals will take additional time to process. Thank you.

*IF APPLICABLE - Public Record Exemptions Form (PDF) - The Florida Department of State’s Notary Section will no longer be processing public record exemption requests. All public record exemption request forms need to be submitted to the Florida Department of State’s Office of the General Counsel for processing. Thank you.

Step 3

Do you have to take the required online notary education course? We provide a FREE online notary education course offered by Florida Department of State.

Renewal Notaries: No, renewal notaries if your commission has not expired for longer than 1 year then you are "EXEMPT" from the online notary education course. Move on to Step 4.

New Notaries: Yes, new notaries are "REQUIRED" to take a online notary education course to obtain your notary education certificate of completion.

Online Notary Education Course

Step 4

Only mail the below forms directly to us due to the fact the Florida Department of State requires an "original signature" notary public commission application.

Completed order form.
Completed 3 page "original signature" notary public commission application.
*New notaries only: A copy of your signed notary education certificate of completion.

Mail To:
Florida Notary "Discount" Association Co.
P.O. Box 7177
Tallahassee, FL 32314

Registered Mail, FedEx, or UPS Mail To Corporate:
Florida Notary "Discount" Association Co.
550 Hulet Dr., Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Step 5

We will electronically file your notary public commission application directly to the Florida Department of State for processing.

Once your completed forms are received we will then electronically file your notary public commission application directly to the Florida Department of State for processing. When the Florida Department of State receives the notary public commission application they will review it, approve it, and mail us your "original" approved official notary public certificate of office.

Step 6

Once we receive your "original" approved official notary public certificate of office from the Florida Department of State we will do the following:

We will mail your "original" official notary public certificate of office and notary errors & omissions policy directly to you.

Your new official seal stamp will be ordered and mailed separately. NOTE: Once ordered please allow up to 3 business days for your stamp(s) to be personalized and manufactured. Once complete the stamp(s) will be mailed directly to you.

Order your notary package by mail

Complete the notary package order form and return it via mail.

Download New or Renewal Order Form (536.97 KB)

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State of Florida Notary Requirements

Become a New or Renewal Notary in Florida

Become a New or Renewal Notary Electronically in Florida

Become a New or Renewal Notary using our Mail-In Service in Florida

For a Recently Appointed Notary in Florida

Order your notary package by mail

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© 2025 Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc. all rights reserved. Pricing, shipping, information, and specifications are subject to change without notice. Your notary bond paper work will be emailed to you for faster service.