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Make a copy of your bond and submit the copy with your application.

When your application is approved, your notary certificate will be sent to the address you provided on your application.

Lastly, you may want to consider some training classes, even though it's not require that you attend. We greatly encourage that you look into these courses because they will give you the confidence and efficiency to excel in your field. Some private businesses offer seminars and there are always online courses available too. It's worth the time to look into classes such as these; if nothing else than to keep yourself current with the local regulations.

Also, it's within the governor's discretion to deny a commission if there is:

• a felony conviction


• a DUI conviction


• a professional license that has been revoked or suspended


• an admission of guilt in a civil matter


• failure to be honest on the notary application or,


• any other reason for the governor to believe that the applicant is unfit for the office of notary.

Lawyers must obtain a college degree from a four-year university, score well on a national law school admissions test, study law for at least three years, graduate from law school, undergo a thorough investigation of moral character, and pass the state Bar examination which includes testing on ethics, state and federal law.

If lawyers fail to give proper advice, they can be subject to the full processes of the law. Immigration matters involve various important rights defined in the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, and competent legal advice from a licensed attorney is needed to understand these matters.

Matters as important as immigration - where you will live and under what form of government you will raise your family - should not be placed in the hands of an untrained person.

Notary publics cannot use their title (notario publico, notaria, consultoria) to imply that they are authorized to practice law. The law now prevents a literal translation of "notary public" into a language other than English in advertisements. If the advertisement is not in English, it must contain a disclaimer that states "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and I may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice."

Notary publics cannot give legal advice; nor can they prepare immigration forms while holding themselves out as knowledgeable in immigration law and practice. They cannot draw up wills, contracts, leases, deeds or other documents that might affect your legal rights. This would be the practice of law, and notaries in Florida cannot practice law.

Anyone violating the state law which sets forth the requirements for a notary commission is guilty of a felony crime.

In addition, there are certain criteria that could render you ineligible to become a notary. These are:

• If you hold any judicial office in the Commonwealth, except the office of Magisterial District Justice.


• If you are a member of the U.S. Congress, and a person holding an office or appointment of profit or trust under the legislative, executive or judiciary departments of the federal government for which you receive a salary, fees or perquisites.


• If you are a member of the General Assembly.

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