How Do You Become A Notary In Florida?
A notary public is a state-appointed government official with the authority to witness the signing of legal documents and administer oaths. A notary helps to prevent fraud by validating the identity of a signatory and confirms that a document is appropriately executed. Additionally, a notary authenticates that the person signing a document in the notary’s presence is doing so of their own free will and has a thorough understanding of what they are signing. Step 1 Take the 3 hour notary public training course, which is required by the state of Florida. You can take the course from the Florida Department of State Web site or from the National Notary Association Web site (see Resources). You will then receive a certificate of completion. Step 2 Download both the notary public application form and the bonding form from the National Notary Association. Complete and mail these back to the National Notary Association along with a copy of the course certificate of completion. The National Nota
