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Key Facts: Florida Notary Exam

4 years

Commission Term

Fla. Stat. 117.01(1) (accessed June 9, 2026)

$7,500

Surety Bond Required

Fla. Stat. 117.01(7)(a) (accessed June 9, 2026)

$10

Maximum Fee Per Notarial Act

Fla. Stat. 117.05(2)(a) (accessed June 9, 2026)

No exam

No Mandatory State Notary Exam

Fla. Stat. 117.01(2) - 3-hour course for first-time applicants (accessed June 9, 2026)

Jan 1, 2020

Remote Online Notarization Authorized

HB 409 / Chapter 2019-71, Laws of Florida; Part II of Chapter 117 (accessed June 9, 2026)

$25,000

RON Bond & E&O Insurance

Fla. Stat. 117.225; RON registration requirements (accessed June 9, 2026)

A Florida notary commission runs four years, requires a $7,500 surety bond, and caps the fee at $10 for most notarial acts ($30 for marriages and $25 for remote online notarizations). There is no mandatory state exam; first-time applicants take a 3-hour course. Remote Online Notarization, authorized since January 1, 2020, requires a separate $25,000 bond and $25,000 in errors-and-omissions insurance.

Sample Florida Notary Practice Questions

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1Who has the legal authority to appoint notaries public in Florida?
A.The Governor of Florida
B.The clerk of the circuit court in each county
C.The Florida Secretary of State directly
D.A county probate judge
Explanation: Under Fla. Stat. 117.01(1), the Governor appoints notaries public in Florida for a four-year term. While applications are processed through the Department of State (Division of Corporations) and approved bonding agencies, the actual appointing authority is the Governor.
2How long is a Florida notary public commission valid?
A.2 years
B.4 years
C.5 years
D.Lifetime, until revoked
Explanation: Fla. Stat. 117.01(1) provides that the Governor may appoint notaries public for a term of four years. The commission and the notary seal must both be renewed at the end of each four-year term.
3What is the minimum age to be appointed a Florida notary public?
A.16 years old
B.21 years old
C.18 years old
D.There is no minimum age
Explanation: Fla. Stat. 117.01(1) requires that each notary public be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must also be legal residents of Florida.
4Which residency requirement must a Florida notary applicant meet?
A.Be a U.S. citizen residing anywhere in the United States
B.Have resided in Florida for at least 10 years
C.Own real property in Florida
D.Be a legal resident of the State of Florida
Explanation: Fla. Stat. 117.01(1) requires that an applicant be a legal resident of Florida, and that residency be maintained throughout the term of appointment. A permanent resident alien may apply but must file a recorded Declaration of Domicile with the application.
5Does Florida require applicants to pass a mandatory state-administered written notary examination?
A.No mandatory state exam; first-time applicants must complete a 3-hour education course
B.Yes, a proctored 45-question exam with a 70% passing score
C.Yes, an open-book exam mailed by the Department of State
D.No, there are no education or testing requirements at all
Explanation: Florida does NOT require a mandatory statewide notary examination. Instead, Fla. Stat. 117.01(2) requires first-time applicants to complete a 3-hour education course covering the duties of a notary. There is no separate pass/fail state test.
6How long is the required education course for first-time Florida notary applicants?
A.1 hour
B.3 hours
C.6 hours
D.8 hours
Explanation: Fla. Stat. 117.01(2) requires first-time notary applicants to complete a 3-hour education course that covers the duties of a notary public. The course is not required for renewal applicants.
7What is the required amount of the surety bond a Florida notary must obtain before exercising the duties of office?
A.$5,000
B.$10,000
C.$7,500
D.$25,000
Explanation: Fla. Stat. 117.01(7)(a) requires a $7,500 surety bond, payable to any individual harmed by a breach of the notary's official duty, maintained throughout the four-year term. The bond protects the public, not the notary.
8Whom does a Florida notary's $7,500 surety bond protect?
A.The notary public against personal liability
B.The notary's employer only
C.The Department of State
D.Any individual harmed by the notary's breach of official duty
Explanation: Per Fla. Stat. 117.01(7)(a), the bond is payable to any individual harmed as a result of a breach of duty by the notary acting in an official capacity. The bond protects the public, not the notary; the notary must reimburse the surety for any payout.
9What type of insurance protects the Florida notary personally against financial loss from notarial errors, beyond the surety bond?
A.Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance
B.The $7,500 surety bond
C.Title insurance
D.Workers' compensation insurance
Explanation: Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is optional coverage that reimburses the notary for losses from unintentional mistakes. Unlike the mandatory bond, which protects the public, E&O protects the notary. RON registration, however, requires at least $25,000 in E&O coverage.
10What is the maximum fee a Florida notary may charge for most single notarial acts performed in person?
A.$5
B.$10
C.$15
D.$25
Explanation: Fla. Stat. 117.05(2)(a) caps the fee at $10 for any one notarial act under Part I of Chapter 117, such as acknowledgments, oaths, and attested copies. The exceptions are marriages (117.045) and online notarizations (117.275).

About the Florida Notary Exam

Florida notaries are appointed by the Governor for a four-year term and administered by the Department of State. Florida requires no statewide notary exam, only a 3-hour education course for first-time applicants, a $7,500 surety bond, and an oath of office.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

No timed state exam

Passing Score

No state exam (practice test only)

Exam Fee

About $39 state filing fee paid to the Florida Department of State (Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Governor appoints notaries))

Florida Notary Exam Content Outline

22%

Qualifications, Commission & Renewal

Governor appointment, 18+ and Florida residency, 4-year term, 3-hour course, application package, oath, and renewal (no automatic reappointment)

24%

Authorized Acts & Identification

Acknowledgments, oaths/affirmations, jurats, attested copies, marriages, personal appearance, acceptable IDs, and credible witnesses

18%

Certificate Wording & Official Seal

Required certificate elements, venue, acknowledgment vs jurat wording, and the black-ink rubber stamp seal specifications

14%

Fees, Bond & Liability

$10 per-act cap, $30 marriage, $25 RON, $7,500 bond, errors-and-omissions insurance, and employer liability

12%

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

RON registration, $25,000 bond and E&O, two-hour course, identity proofing, and audio-video recording retention

10%

Prohibited Acts & Discipline

Self/relative notarization, blank documents, UPL boundaries, fraud penalties, and Governor's authority to suspend

How to Pass the Florida Notary Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No state exam (practice test only)
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: No timed state exam
  • Exam fee: About $39 state filing fee paid to the Florida Department of State

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 200 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Florida Notary Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the core Florida numbers: 4-year term, $7,500 bond, $10 per-act fee cap, $30 marriage, $25 RON, and the 5-year ID rule
2Master the acknowledgment-versus-jurat distinction and the exact certificate elements required by Fla. Stat. 117.05(4)
3Know that Florida has no state exam, only a 3-hour course for first-time applicants, so focus on understanding the law rather than test tricks
4Drill the prohibited acts in 117.107: no self/relative notarization, no blank documents, no notarizing without personal appearance
5Separate RON requirements ($25,000 bond, $25,000 E&O, 2-hour course, recording retention) from traditional commission requirements
6Practice identification scenarios, including the 5-year issuance rule, vital-record copy limits, and one-versus-two credible witnesses

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pass an exam to become a notary in Florida?

No. Florida does not require a statewide notary examination. First-time applicants must complete a 3-hour education course covering Chapter 117 duties, but there is no pass/fail state test. This practice test helps you learn the underlying notary law.

How long is a Florida notary commission and who appoints it?

A Florida notary commission lasts four years. The Governor appoints notaries under Fla. Stat. 117.01, and the Department of State (Division of Corporations) administers commissions and processes applications through approved bonding agencies.

What bond does a Florida notary need?

A $7,500 surety bond is mandatory for the entire four-year term and protects the public, not the notary. Online (RON) notaries need a larger $25,000 bond plus at least $25,000 in errors-and-omissions insurance.

How much can a Florida notary charge?

Under Fla. Stat. 117.05(2), the fee is capped at $10 for most notarial acts. A notary may charge $30 to solemnize a marriage (117.045) and up to $25 per remote online notarization (117.275). No fee may be charged to witness a vote-by-mail ballot.

Does Florida allow Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Yes. RON has been authorized since January 1, 2020 under Part II of Chapter 117 (HB 409). The notary must be physically in Florida, register with the Department of State, complete a 2-hour course, carry a $25,000 bond and E&O, and use a compliant RON provider.

Does a Florida notary have to keep a journal?

Florida does not require a journal for traditional in-person notarizations, though keeping one is recommended. An electronic journal and an audio-video recording (retained at least 10 years) ARE mandatory for remote online notarizations.