How to Become a Florida Notary Applying Is As Easy As 1-2-3                                                               4-YEAR NOTARY PACKAGE         * $7,500 Bond for $20    * All State Fees    * Notary Certificate & Sign      * Quality Official State Stamp                                                           * No Hidden or Additional Fees                                                                                                                Instructions 1. After printing out the application have the "Affidavit of Character" filled out and signed by someone who has known you for one (1) year or longer and is not related to you. 2. Sign and date the Notary Application and Bond. Wet Ink Signature is required. 3. First time applicants must complete a notary education course. Please click on the link below to take a FREE ONLINE NOTARY COURSE. Once you have taken the Notary Course, do not forget to print out your Certificate of Completion, sign it and mail it along with the application.   Requirements to Become a Florida Notary: • You must be at least 18 years of age. • You must be a legal resident of Florida. • If not a U.S. citizen, you must submit a recorded Declaration of Domicile. This affidavit is available at your county clerk's office. • You must complete a three hour notary education course if you are a first time applicant. •  You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Subsection 117.01(1) Florida Statutes. Your social security number is required by Subsection 117.91(2), Florida Statutes It may be used to facilitate a criminal background check. MAIL YOUR ORIGINAL APPLICATION, BOND, AND COURSE CERTIFICATE ALONG WITH YOUR INVOICE AND PAYMENT TO: Aaron Notary Appointment Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 69-3002 MIAMI, FL 33269-3002 What to expect after you submit your notary application to Aaron Notary:  • Normal Processing time takes approximately 25 business days, unless, you pay for Rush Service, in which, the processing time is approximately 10 business days. • Once your application is approved, we will be sending notifications by email. Check your spam folder. • Your commission certificate and notary seal will be sent to you separately by mail. What happens to my $7,500 bond? In the State of Florida, bonds purchased from Aaron Notary Appointment Services Inc. are processed and then sent to the Dept. of State, Notary Division. The bond is never sent to you directly. The bond is delivered to the state once your completed application has been sent to us, as the bond form is part of the Florida Notary application. Required and held by the State of Florida, Florida Statutes, Chapter 117.01(7)(a)(c). To obtain a copy of the bond CLICK HERE. To obtain a duplicate copy of your Notary Commission Certificate CLICK HERE.