Education FAQs

Is training required to become a notary?

The state of Florida requires the completion of at least three hours of notary education for a new notary public, or if you have not taken an education course in 15 years.

The education course covers the duties of a notary public, as well as electronic notarization.

Our education course is approved by the State, and covers the requirement for you. It can be completed at your own pace, for your place within the course will be saved in your profile. Upon completion of the course you can either email, fax or mail your certificate to us. We need proof of completion to accompany your application. Our information can be found on our contact page. 

I was a notary in another state, do I need to take the course?

All first-time Florida applicants are required to complete a state-approved notary education course, even if you have previously been a notary in another state. Visit our Florida Notary Education page to learn more about our online notary course.

I am a renewing notary, but I was one years ago and am just renewing my commission. Do I have to re-take the education course?

It depends on when you were last commissioned and if you were previously commissioned in Florida.

If you were commissioned in Florida within the last 15 years, it is not required you take the education course, again.

We recommend, if you feel you need a refresher, to either take the course, or review your Florida Notary Handbook. The law only requires you to take the education course once every 15 years, but you should also use that as a guideline. If you feel you do not remember every aspect of being a notary public, please take the time to refresh yourself on those areas. Confirm if it's still 15 years.