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. 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.

• 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. Veterans who served during a wartime period defined in law and who have a disability rating of 50% or more are exempt from the $10.00 commission fee. A veteran who qualifies should request the reduction in writing and provide proof of exemption. See section 117.01(2), Florida Statutes, (effective 1/1/97). Subsection 117.01(1) Florida Statutes. Your social security number is required by Subsection 117.91(2), Florida Statutes, 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 Incomplete applications may cause your Notary Appointment to be delayed.

What to expect after you submit your notary application to Aaron Notary:

•Normal Processing time takes approximately 30 business days, unless, you pay for Rush Service, in which, the processing time is approximately 15 business days. •Once your application is approved, we will be sending notifications via email. Check your spam folder. •Your commission certificate and notary seal will be sent to you separately via 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.