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Florida Department of State > Division of Corporations Notaries Home   help | 411 | feedback | directory -- -- The Department of State will be conducting a workshop to determine if rulemaking is required to implement provisions under Ch. 117, F.S., regarding remote online notarization. View notice -- The Department of State has issued a Proposed Rule Notice for Rule 1N-7.001, .002, .003, .004, regarding online notaries. View attached notice and sample application . Mailing Address: Department of State Division of Corporations Notary Section P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6327 Courier Address: -- Florida Division of Corporations -- The Centre of Tallahassee 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810 Tallahassee, FL 32303 We have moved. Click here to see new locations and fee information . -- How to Become a Florida Notary Public Learn what steps to take to become a Notary Public in Florida. -- Notary Education Program Take the interactive education program designed for first time applicants for a notary commission. Notary Search Use this online form to search the Notaries Public database for information about commissioned notaries. Daily Transaction Journals Daily activity journals reporting updates to the Notaries Public database may be downloaded as ASCII comma-delimited text files. Notary Processors That Electronically Transfer Notary Applications Anyone interested in becoming a notary public needs to complete an application packet obtained from one of the Notary Processors that has been approved to electronically submit application information to the Notary Commissions and Certifications Section. Procedure for Document Authentication Follow this procedure to have the Secretary of State certify or apostille a document as authentic. -- Sample Documents These are sample notarial documents for an oath or affirmation, an acknowledgement in an individual capacity, and a certified copy. About the Notary Commissions and Certifications Section The notary public commission is a gubernatorial appointment, and the Notary Commissions and Certifications Section functions as the ministerial issuing office. -- Notary Forms Download the application packet and Change of Name form. Civil Law Notary The Florida Civil Law Notary appointment is a program for Florida Attorneys. Office of the Governor Notary Section See information from Florida's Executive Office of the Governor.   --...