Is my Personal Inquiry Waiver the same as FDACS-16009?
Not always. Many packets use a Personal Inquiry Waiver and Verification section that is not the standalone 16009 PDF. Check the form number and revision.
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FDACS-16009 Personal Inquiry Waiver and application waiver sections
Identify whether you hold standalone FDACS-16009, an application PIW section, or FDACS-16055 Section IX before you schedule a notary session.
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Last reviewed October 7, 2026
Quick Answer
Does the Personal Inquiry Waiver need a notary?
It depends which instrument you are holding. Standalone FDACS-16009, Personal Inquiry Waiver Authority for Release of Information (Rev. 02/08), prints a notarial section on the reviewed revision. Many current license application packets use a Personal Inquiry Waiver and Verification section executed under penalties of perjury without that traditional jurat. FDACS-16055 Section IX still uses a Notarization Statement and jurat. Do not generalize the older standalone notarial block to every current package.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standalone form | FDACS-16009 Rev. 02/08 |
| Common packet title | Personal Inquiry Waiver and Verification |
| 16055 title | Personal Inquiry Waiver and Notarization Statement |
| Risk | Same everyday name, different execution methods |
Send the exact unsigned page—including form number and revision—before scheduling. FDACS materials for this workflow may differ by form revision or application package. Confirm the exact form number, revision date and current filing instructions before signing. Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure.
What the waiver is for
Chapter 493 applications require a personal inquiry waiver so the Division can investigate background and related records. Florida Statutes § 493.6105 lists a personal inquiry waiver among application contents. The everyday title “Personal Inquiry Waiver” appears on more than one instrument.
Applicants, new officers/members, and coordinators commonly complete whichever version their packet or standalone form provides.
Standalone 16009 versus package and 16055 versions
| Where it appears | Execution on reviewed materials | Notary certificate |
|---|---|---|
| FDACS-16009 Rev. 02/08 standalone | Notarial section on reviewed revision | Yes |
| FDACS-16018 / 16038 application sections | Personal Inquiry Waiver and Verification — penalties of perjury | No on those application sections |
| FDACS-16055 Section IX | Personal Inquiry Waiver and Notarization Statement | Yes |
Do not assume the standalone 16009 jurat appears inside every current application package.
Send the exact FDACS form
Send the exact unsigned FDACS form you are using, including the form number and revision date.
Relationship to 16055 and experience affidavits
Agency partner/officer/member changes use FDACS-16055, which still prints a Notarization Statement in Section IX.
Experience affidavits are a different form: FDACS-16023. Do not confuse the experience affidavit with any personal-inquiry page.
Identity, online notarization, and acceptance
When your exact page prints a traditional notarial act, bring government ID that satisfies the online notary’s commissioning-state rules. When the page is only a perjury declaration, do not schedule a notarization of a missing certificate.
Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure. Parent index: which FDACS forms include a notarial section. Investigator context: private investigators.
Send the exact FDACS form
Send the exact unsigned FDACS form you are using, including the form number and revision date.
Frequently asked questions
Why does one waiver need a notary and another look like a perjury statement?
Official materials use different execution methods under similar titles. Confirm the page you will sign.
How does this relate to FDACS-16055?
16055 Section IX still uses a Notarization Statement and jurat. It is a different instrument from standalone 16009 and from application PIW sections.
What should I send for review?
The exact unsigned page, including the form number and revision date—whether standalone 16009 or a packet section.
Sources and Official References
The following primary sources support the legal and procedural information in this guide. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules with the receiving organization before relying on a notarized document.
FDACS-16009 Personal Inquiry Waiver(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
FDACS-16018 Class C packet(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
FDACS-16038 Class CC packet(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
FDACS-16055(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
Send the exact FDACS form
Send the exact unsigned FDACS form you are using, including the form number and revision date.