Useful Forms, Documents and Links
NOTE: These forms and notarial certificates comply with FL notary law changes effective Jan 1, 2020.
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.
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:
| 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 it 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. |
| JURATS | ACKNOWLEDGMENTS |
| 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, some Applications. | 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, Last Will & Testament. |
Single Signer (Signing in an Individual Capacity)
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1 Signer - Loose Certificate (2003-JUR) Document must be signed in front of a notary. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
1 Signer - Loose Certificate (2001-ACK) [F.S. §695.25(1), §117.05(13)(b)] |
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1 Signer - Imprinted (2009-JUR) Document must be signed in front of a notary. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
1 Signer - Imprinted (2005-ACK) [F.S. §695.25(1), §117.05(13)(b)] |
Two Signers (Signing in an Individual Capacity)
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2 Signers - Loose Certificate (2023-JUR) Both signers sign in front of the notary on the same day and in the same county. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
2 Signers - Loose Certificate (2021-ACK) Both signers have their signatures notarized on the same day and in the same county. [F.S. §695.25(1), §117.05(13)(b)] |
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2 Signers - Imprinted (2027-JUR) Can be used if two signers sign in front of a notary on the same date and in the same county. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
2 Signers - Imprinted (2025-ACK) This notarial certificate is used to notarize two signatures on the same date and in the same county. [F.S. §695.25(1), §117.05(13)(b)] |
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2 Notarial Certificates - Imprinted (2037-JUR) Can be used if two signers sign in front of a notary on two different dates and/or in two different counties. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
2 Notarial Certificates - Imprinted (2035-ACK) Used if two signers have their signatures notarized on different dates and/or in different counties. [F.S. §117.05(13)(b)] |
Representative Capacity (Signing on behalf of another)
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By Mark - Loose Certificate (2113-JUR) This loose jurat certificate is sufficient for the purpose of notarizing for a person who signs with a mark. [F.S. §117.05(14)(c)(1)] |
By Mark - Loose Certificate (2111-ACK) This loose acknowledgment certificate is sufficient for the purpose of notarizing for a person who signs with a mark. [F.S. §117.05(14)(c)(2)] |
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By Notary - Loose Certificate (2093-JUR) This loose jurat certificate is sufficient for the purpose of notarizing for a person with a disability who directs the notary to sign his or her name. [F.S. §117.05(14)(e)(1)] |
By Notary - Loose Certificate (2091-ACK) 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. [F.S. §117.05(14)(e)(2)] |
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2 Credible Witnesses (2145-JUR) Use this jurat in conjunction with the FL 2 Credible Witnesses Affidavit for taking an oath from a person without a statutory ID. [F.S. §117.05(5)(b)1, §117.05(13)(a)] |
2 Credible Witnesses - Loose Certificate (2143-ACK) Use this acknowledgment in conjunction with the FL 2 Credible Witnesses Affidavit for taking an acknowlegment from a person without a statutory ID. [F.S. §117.05(5)(b)1, §117.05(13)(b)] |
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[There is no jurat example in FL statutes that suggests that an Attorney-in-Fact can swear an oath on behalf of a principle] |
Attorney in Fact - Loose Certificate (2077-ACK) Print out this blank acknowledgment, staple to the end of your document and have your signature as agent for the principle, notarized. [F.S. §695.25(5)] |
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[There is no jurat example in FL statutes that suggests that an Attorney-in-Fact can swear an oath on behalf of a principle] |
Attorney in Fact - Imprinted (2071-ACK) 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)] |
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Corporate Officer - Loose Certificate (2055-JUR) Print out this blank jurat, handwrite your information and have the signature of the corporate officer notarized in front of the notary. [F.S. §695.25(2)] |
Corporate Officer - Loose Certificate (2051-ACK) Print out this loose certificate, staple to end of document and have the signature of the corporate officer notarized. [F.S. §695.25(2)] |
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Partnership - Loose Certificate (2067-JUR) Use this certificate to document the fact that you took an oath from the signer and that you witnessed them signing as a partner (or agent) of a partnership. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
Partnership - Loose Certificate (2065-ACK) Print out this loose certificate, staple at end of document and have your signature notarized as a partner of a partnership. [F.S. §695.25(3)] |
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Partnership - Imprinted (2105-JUR) 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 the oath from the signer and have the signer sign in your presence. Fill out this certificate; sign and seal. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
Partnership - Imprinted (2061-ACK) 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 from the signer and fill out this certificate, sign and seal. [F.S. §695.25(3)] |
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Public Officer, Trustee, Personal Rep - Loose Certificate (2085-ACK) 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)] |
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Public Officer, Trustee, Personal Rep - Imprinted (2081-ACK) 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)] |
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Representative Capacity - Loose Certificate (2041-ACK) 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)] |
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Representative Capacity - Imprinted (2043-ACK) Print out this blank acknowledgment, handwrite your information and have your signature notarized in your representative capacity. [F.S. §117.05(13)(c)] |
Affidavits and Attested Copies
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Attested Photocopy - Loose Certificate (2171-AFF) The notary prints this certificate, fills it out, then attaches it to the attested photocopy, which the notary must make or supervise. [F.S. §117.05(12)(a)] |
Attested Photocopy - Imprinted (2173-AFF) 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)] |
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Copy of Tangible or Electronic Record - Imprinted (2197-AFF) 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)] |
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General Affidavit (Jurat) - 1 Signer (2007-AFF) 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)] |
General Affidavit (Jurat) - 2 Signers (2027-AFF) Print out this general affidavit, handwrite your sworn statement(s) and have both signatures notarized. For two signers. [F.S. §117.05(13)(a)] |
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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] |
2 Credible Witnesses Affidavit (2141-AFF) 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] |
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Attorney-In-Fact Affidavit (2075-AFF) This is a loose certificate for the principle of an attorney-in-fact as requested by third parties. [F.S. §709.08(4)(c)] |
Physician's Affidavit (2191-AFF) Affidavit made by primary care physician that a principle lacks the capacity to manage property as defined in F.S. 744.102(12)(a). [F.S. §709.08(4)(d)] |
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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] |
Confiscation of Identification Affidavit (2161-AFF) 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] |
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Self Proof Affidavit (2211-AFF) For use with Last Will and Testament. Consult your attorney for relevant application. [F.S. §732.503] |
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
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FL Birth, Marriage, Dissolution and Death Certificate Application 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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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Affidavit to Release Death Certificate with Cause of Death (DH 1959) 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. |
FDLE Criminal Background Check Form 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. |
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FL Department of Motor Vehicles - All Forms by Number This link will open up a web page on which is listed all FL DMV forms in form number order. |
FL Family Law Forms From FL State Courts Self-Help. Includes: Petitions, Service, Procedural, Adoption, Name Change, Paternity, Motions, etc. |
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FL Landlord Tenant Forms 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
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DHS Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) 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. |
FBI Identity History Summary ("Background Check") 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
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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)] |
FL Notary Complaint Form (CMPT-FRM) Download and fill out to report notary misconduct. Send to Office of the Governor. |
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Non-notarized / Self-Sworn Affidavit Form - Info or Belief (2253-AFF) 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)] |
Non-notarized / Self-Sworn Affidavit Form - Standard (2251-AFF) 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)] |
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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. |
Reference Documents
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Acceptable Identification for FL Notarizations Statutory list of acceptable identification for having your signature notarized in the state of Florida. [FS §107.05(5)(b)] |
FL Notary Manual (Nov 2019) & Notary Statutes Click on PDF icon to view or download and use Acrobat or Reader to search for keywords. |
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NASS report Issues and trends in state notary regulation. |
FL Notary Manual (Dec 2016) & Notary Statutes Click on PDF icon to view or download and use Acrobat or Reader to search for keywords. |
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Statutory Notarization Requirements - FLORIDA Reference which highlights basic statutory notarial certificate elements with examples. Download this PDF and keep for your reference. [From FL Notary Handbook] |
Frequently Requested Local Forms
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Brevard County Notice of Commencement Fill out the form, print and have your signature notarized. |
Melbourne FL Notice of Commencement Downloadable and fillable PDF application. |
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Brevard County Building Permit Application Fill out the form, print and have your signature notarized. |
Melbourne FL Building Permit Self-Service page Check out the Apply card. You'll need to establish an account. Your contractor will probably have the form already printed out, prepopulated and ready for you to sign. |
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Brevard County Permitting Required Documents and Names List of documents for permitting. |
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.