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These FLORIDA-specific notarial certificates and forms are being provided for your convenience. All are statutory as referenced in the form description. If you are uncertain about which form or notarial certificate to use on your document, consult a licensed attorney.Â
FLORIDA Notarial Certificates, Affidavits, and Blank Notarial Forms
Click on the form title to download the form in a separate browser tab for viewing and printing. All forms and certificates print on 8.5 x 11–inch paper unless indicated otherwise. Formats include:Â
| Loose Certificates | Download the form, fill it out and attach it to the document ONLY IF THERE IS NO EMBEDDED CERTIFICATE within the document or if you can not imprint it within the document. The loose certificates are the least desirable method of including a notarial certificate because of the susceptibility of fraud. Note: The FL Department of State strongly suggests that loose certificates not be used if there is another means because of how easily it can be misused.
If you HAVE TO use a loose certificate, make sure to add reference information to the loose certificate which will associate it with the applicable document should it become detached. See the “Imprinted” option to incorporate the notarial certificate into the document for a better solution. (Recommended) |
| Imprinted | Download the form and print on a blank sheet, or print directly to your document such that the notarial certificate appears at the bottom of a page with adequate space (correct side up). This will embed the certificate into your document. The notary then will take the signer’s acknowledgment/oath, fill out the certificate, sign and apply their notarial seal. |
| Affidavits/Forms | Download and print. Fill out the form, which is self-contained. Watch for the correct type of notarial certificate at the bottom. |
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (ACK)Â
Typically used when you need to have your signature ‘verified’ to be from the person named in the document, OR, if you are agreeing to some conditions or actions that you have done or will be required to do. Representative examples might include personal letters, deeds, powers of attorney, contracts, mortgages, and last will and testament.Â
JURATS (JUR)Â
Typically used if you need to provide a sworn statement attesting to facts as presented in the document. The document MUST be complete (fields filled in) before the sworn statement is given and then signed in the presence of the notary. Representative examples might include affidavits, depositions, passport applications, and some applications.Â
Single Signer (Signing in an Individual Capacity)Â
A JUR must be signed in front of a notary. Print this on a separate piece of paper if not already embedded in the document. Ref: [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] [F.S. §695.25(1), §117.05(13)(b)]Â
Two Signers (Signing in an Individual Capacity)Â
Both signers have their signatures notarized on the same day and in the same county. In the case of the JUR, both must sign in front of a notary. Ref: [F.S. §695.25(1), §117.05(13)(b)]; [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]Â
This notarial certificate is used to notarize two signatures on the same date and in the same county. Ref: [F.S. §695.25(1), §117.05(13)(b)]; [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]Â
Representative Capacity (Signing on Behalf of Another)Â
This loose acknowledgment certificate is sufficient for the purpose of notarizing for a person who signs with a mark. Ref: [F.S. §117.05(14)(c)(2)]; [F.S. §117.05(14)(c)(1)]Â
This loose certificate is sufficient for the purpose of notarizing for a person with a disability who directs the notary to sign his or her name. Ref: [F.S. §117.05(14)(e)(2)]; [F.S. §117.05(14)(e)(1)]Â
This loose acknowledgment certificate is sufficient for the purpose of notarizing for a person who signs with a mark. Ref: [F.S. §117.05(14)(c)(2)]; [F.S. §117.05(14)(c)(1)]Â
This loose certificate is sufficient for the purpose of notarizing for a person with a disability who directs the notary to sign his or her name. Ref: [F.S. §117.05(14)(e)(2)]; [F.S. §117.05(14)(e)(1)]Â
Attorney in Fact – Loose Certificate [ACK]Â
Print out this blank acknowledgment, staple to the end of your document, and have your signature as agent for the principal, notarized. [F.S. §695.25(5)]Â
Attorney in Fact – Imprinted [ACK]Â
Put the last page of your document back in your printer and then print this notarial certificate so it appears at the bottom of that page. Have notary take attorney in fact’s acknowledgment, fill out the information on the certificate, sign, and seal. [F.S. §695.25(5)]Â
Print out this loose certificate, staple at end of document, and have your signature notarized as a partner of a partnership. Take an oath from the signer and witness the signing if you are executing the JUR. Ref: [F.S. §695.25(3)]; [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]Â
Print your document, leaving adequate space at the bottom for this certificate. Reinsert your document in the printer and print this notarial certificate so it appears at the bottom of your document. Take acknowledgment or oath from the signer and fill out this certificate, sign and seal. Ref: [F.S. §695.25(3)]; [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]Â
Public Officer, Trustee, Personal Rep – Loose Certificate [ACK]Â
Print out this loose certificate, staple to end of document, and have the signature of the public officer, trustee or personal representative notarized. [F.S. §695.25(5)]Â
Print out this loose certificate, staple at end of document, and have your signature notarized as a partner of a partnership. Take an oath from the signer and witness the signing if you are executing the JUR. Ref: [F.S. §695.25(3)]; [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]Â
Print your document, leaving adequate space at the bottom for this certificate. Reinsert your document in the printer and print this notarial certificate so it appears at the bottom of your document. Take acknowledgment or oath from the signer and fill out this certificate, sign and seal. Ref: [F.S. §695.25(3)]; [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]Â
Public Officer, Trustee, Personal Rep – Loose Certificate [ACK]Â
Print out this loose certificate, staple to end of document, and have the signature of the public officer, trustee or personal representative notarized. [F.S. §695.25(5)]Â
Public Officer, Trustee, Personal Rep – Imprinted [ACK]Â
Print out this blank acknowledgment, handwrite your information, and have the signature of the public officer, trustee, or personal representative notarized. [F.S. §695.25(5)]Â
Representative Capacity – Loose Certificate [ACK]Â
Print out this loose certificate, staple to end of document, and have your signature notarized in your representative capacity. [F.S. §117.05(13)(c)]Â
Representative Capacity – Imprinted [ACK]Â
Print out this blank acknowledgment, handwrite your information, and have your signature notarized in your representative capacity. [F.S. §117.05(13)(c)]Â
Affidavits and Attested CopiesÂ
Attested Photocopy – Loose Certificate (2171-AFF)Â
The notary prints this certificate, fills it out, and then attaches it to the attested photocopy, which the notary must make or supervise. [F.S. §117.05(12)(a)]Â
Copy of Tangible or Electronic Record – Imprinted (2197-AFF)Â
New for 2020: Print out this certificate, have notary insert into copier, copy document onto this sheet, and have notary complete the attested photocopy certificate. [F.S. §117.05(12)(c)]Â
General Affidavit (Jurat) – 1 Signer (2007-AFF)Â
Download this fillable affidavit and open it in Adobe Reader or Acrobat. Type your sworn statement, print out the form, and have your signature notarized. For a single signer. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]Â
1 Credible Witness Affidavit (2131-AFF)
This affidavit is used when the signer does not have ID and the credible witness is personally known to both the signer and the notary. WARNING: ID would have to be difficult or impossible to obtain. [F.S. §117.05(5)(b)1]Â
Attorney-in-Fact Affidavit (2075-AFF)
This is a loose certificate for the principal of an attorney-in-fact, as requested by third parties. [F.S. §709.08(4)(c)]
Translation Affidavit (2201-AFF)
Affidavit on which the signature of a translator can be notarized where the translator certifies and swears to the accuracy of his or her translation. [FL Gov’s Ref Man for Notaries 2001, p64]Â
Self-Proof Affidavit (2211-AFF)Â
For use with Last Will and Testament. Consult your attorney for relevant application. [F.S. §732.503]Â
Attested Photocopy – Imprinted (2173-AFF)Â
Print out this certificate, have notary insert into copier, copy document onto this sheet, and have notary complete the attested photocopy certificate. [F.S. §117.05(12)(a)]Â
General Affidavit (Jurat) – 2 Signers (2027-AFF)Â
Print out this general affidavit, handwrite your sworn statement(s), and have both signatures notarized. For two signers. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)]
2 Credible Witnesses Affidavit (2141-AFF)Â
This affidavit is used when the signer does not have ID, the credible witnesses personally know the signer, and their identities are proved to the notary. WARNING: ID would have to be difficult or impossible to obtain. [F.S. §117.05(5)(b)1]Â
Physician’s Affidavit (2191-AFF)Â
Affidavit made by primary care physician that a principal lacks the capacity to manage property as defined in F.S. 744.102(12)(a). [F.S. §709.08(4)(d)]Â
Confiscation of Identification Affidavit (2161-AFF)Â
Affidavit for Law Enforcement Officers to attest to the confiscation of an inmate ID pursuant to FL Statutes. [F.S. §117.05(5)(b)2.h]Â
Deposition Oath Affidavit (2221-AFF)
Use this affidavit when giving a deposition oath and the court requests a notarized affidavit when identifying the deponent.
State Forms
Online application for Florida Birth, Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage and Death Record from Vital Records Office suitable for Apostille or Authentication Certification. Certified copy will be created at the Bureau of Vital Statistics once input in received and identifying documentation is validated and your application will be sent to the FL Dept of State for Apostille issuance.
Affidavit to Release Birth Certificate (DH 1958)
Application to Release a Florida Birth Certificate to a third party. Download, print and fill in form. Requires requestor’s ID, oath be taken and signed in the presence of a notary.
Application to Release Death Certificate with Cause of Death to a third person. Download, print and fill in form. Requires oath be taken of requestor and notarized signature (Jurat) in the presence of a notary.
This link will open up a web page on which is listed all FL DMV forms in form number order.
Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel (HSMR 82050)
Obtained from the state DMV site for your convenience.
FL VIN and Odometer Verification Form (HSMV 82042)
You can fill this form out on the computer and then print to have verified and certified by a FL notary.
Request electronic results of your background check and make sure you request a “Certified Search” (NOTARIZED SIGNATURE) and have it sent to our attention. Mail required fee (fingerprints suggested for accuracy of search results) to FDLE address on form. Once we receive the results, we will have it Apostilled.
From FL State Courts Self-Help. Includes: Petitions, Service, Procedural, Adoption, Name Change, Paternity, Motions, etc.
From The Florida Bar. These forms have been approved by the Supreme Court of Florida. Neither the Supreme Court of FL nor The Florida Bar express an opinion as to whether the forms comport with current law.
Federal Forms
Also the M-274 manual which provides additional information about the I-9. The employee signature on this form can be notarized with a Florida “loose certificate” attached. We DO NOT fill out or notarize employee signatures on I-9 forms.
See instrucations here. Print and fill in form. Have fingerprints taken at local law enforcement agency. You can have results mailed directly to us for Apostille since they will, by default, be “certified” by the agency.
Forms and Templates
FL Living Will (2521-FRM)
Print out this statutory living will, fill out the required fields, and sign it in front of two witnesses. Notarization not required. [FS §765.303(1)]
Save the form and fill in the fields, including your declaration, print and sign. Used when verification on information or belief is permitted by law. Notarization not required. [FS §92.525(2)]
Apostille/Authentication Order Form (5016-FRM)
Fill in online, print and attach payment and indicate payment method. Include form with the documents for which you need Apostilles. For any questions, including an estimate, email or call us.
FL Notary Complaint Form (CMPT-FRM)
Download and fill out to report notary misconduct. Send to Office of the Governor.
Save the form and fill in the fields, including your declaration, print and sign. NOT used if you need verification on information or belief. See Info or Belief. Notarization not required. [FS §92.525(2)]
Reference Documents
Statutory list of acceptable identification for having your signature notarized in the state of Florida. [FS §107.05(5)(b)]
An authoritative reference for issuance of Apostilles by US states’ competent authorities (Secretaries of States), 3rd Edition.
Reference which highlights basic statutory notarial certificate elements with examples. Download this PDF and keep for your reference. [From FL Notary Handbook]
Click on PDF icon to view or download and use Acrobat or Reader to search for keywords.
Click on PDF icon to view or download and use Acrobat or Reader to search for keywords.
Frequently Requested Local Forms
Fill out the form, print and have your signature notarized.
Fill out the form, print and have your signature notarized.
List of documents for permitting.
Downloadable and fillable PDF application.
Links
- FL Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for Driver License and Identification Card document requirements.
- FL Notary Commission Lookup. Look up the status of your Florida notary public.
- FL Remote Online Notary Search If you are looking for a FL notary who is commissioned as an RON (Remote Online Notary) seach using this web page. To be an RON you have to have a secondary commission.
- FL Statutes with chapters and parts.
- FL Vital Records Website for certified copies of FL Vital Records.
- Hague Convention Members. Those countries who accept Apostille’s from the U.S.
- Power of Attorney Pamphlet Updated by The Florida Bar. Includes definitions, types of POA, agent responsibilities, witness requirements, etc.
State Apostille / Authentication Sites
Check your state for the latest law changes and handbooks; your state could move these links.