How to Become a Florida Notary Applying Is As

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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.     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 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 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.