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Relocating as a Notary Public in Florida
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- Published: May 4, 2026
Moving can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. To make your relocation a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of what you need to know about your notary commission when moving within, out of, or into the State of Florida.
Moving Within the State of Florida
Good news! Staying within the state and reporting a change of address makes the moving process a little easier. In Florida, you are commissioned by the Governor, and your commission is state-wide. As such, you may perform notarial acts anywhere within Florida.
The Florida Department of State oversees Florida notaries and maintains their records. Any address change must be reported to the Department of State within 60 days of said change. Failure to do so may result in missing important information regarding your commission from both the state and your bonding agency.
If you are bonded through NPU, please contact our Customer Care Team at (800) 821-0821 to update your address. To update your address with the State, send your change of address notification to: Department of State Division of Corporations, Notary Commissions P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 -6327
Moving Out of State
One of the requirements to be a Florida notary is that you must be a permanent resident of the State. If you move out of state, you are required to resign your commission. To do so, send a signed letter of resignation, along with your commission certificate, to:
Executive Office of the Governor, Notary Section P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6327
Unless otherwise requested by the Governor, the final step is to destroy your notary seal. You can watch our online tutorial to learn how to properly dispose of your notary seal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCP5I0joTv0
Relocating to Florida
Welcome to the Sunshine State! To become a Florida notary, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be able to read, write, and understand English.
- Be a legal resident of Florida (no specific residency period is required).
- A permanent resident alien may be appointed, provided a recorded Declaration of Domicile is filed with the application.
- Have your civil rights restored if you have ever been convicted of a felony. You must report any criminal charges, regardless of whether you were convicted or not, on your notary application.
If you meet these requirements, then becoming a notary public in the state of Florida is a very straightforward process. Click here to begin.
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