FL NOTARY Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the required bond amount that a Florida notary public must obtain before receiving their commission? → $7,500
2. Under Florida law, which government official has the authority to suspend or revoke a notary's commission? → The Governor of Florida
3. How long is the commission term for a notary public in Florida? → 4 years
4. Can a Florida State notary solemnize marriages in different states? → No, the marriage has to be within the geographical bounds of the United States.
5. When does a Florida notary's commission become effective? → On the date the notary takes their oath of office
6. Can a Florida notary accept a foreign passport as identification? → Yes, if it is currently valid and contains a photo, signature, and identifying number
7. A Florida notary who advertises notary services in a language other than English must include which disclaimer? → A statement that they are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice
8. How many credible witnesses may be used to identify a signer when neither witness personally knows the notary? → Two credible witnesses are required
9. When using a credible witness to establish a signer's identity in Florida, what must the credible witness do? → Take an oath or affirmation vouching for the signer's identity
10. Can a Florida notary certify a copy of a Florida birth certificate? → No, vital records must be certified by the issuing government agency
11. Which of the following is a Florida notary PROHIBITED from doing? → Providing legal advice or preparing legal documents
12. What is the primary purpose of a Florida notary maintaining a journal of notarial acts? → To provide a record that can protect the notary and public in disputes
13. Is a Florida notary required by law to keep a notarial journal? → No, a journal is optional but recommended
14. Florida notaries are authorized to certify copies of which type of document? → Non-recordable documents such as private contracts
15. A Florida notary must be physically present with the signer during which type of notarization? → Traditional in-person notarization
16. What is an electronic notarial seal used for in Florida? → To authenticate electronic documents notarized electronically or via RON
17. A Florida notary's seal impression must be what color when affixed to paper documents? → Black or blue ink that is photographically reproducible
18. Which of the following documents would MOST LIKELY require a jurat rather than an acknowledgment? → A financial affidavit in a divorce proceeding
19. A Florida notary loses their commission for misconduct. When may they reapply? → The Governor determines if and when reapplication is permitted based on the circumstances
20. Which of the following is a required identity verification method specific to Florida's RON process? → Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or credential analysis
21. What is the maximum fee a Florida notary may charge for a single notarial act (as of the current statute)? → $10.00
22. What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Florida? → 18 years old
23. A Florida notary must sign notarial certificates using which name? → Exactly the name as it appears on their notary commission
24. What does the phrase 'personally appeared before me' in a notarial certificate signify? → The signer was physically present in front of the notary
25. Under Florida law, which of the following notarial acts allows a Florida notary to unite two people in marriage? → Solemnization of marriage
26. What action must a Florida notary take if asked to notarize a document in a language they do not understand? → Refuse to notarize unless they can identify the type of document
27. Which document is considered acceptable identification for a Florida notarization? → A Florida driver's license
28. What language is typically included in a jurat certificate to indicate an oath was administered? → "Sworn to and subscribed before me"
29. A signer presents an Indian tribal ID card for a Florida notarization. Is this acceptable identification? → Yes, if it is issued by a federally recognized tribe and contains required elements
30. A Florida RON notary fails the KBA portion of identity verification. What must the notary do? → Refuse to perform the notarization if identity cannot be confirmed