Does the intern sign FDACS-16016 or 16017?
No. The primary or alternate sponsor signs the sworn affidavit.
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FDACS-16016 and 16017 intern sponsorship termination or completion
When PI or recovery internship sponsorship ends, the sponsor files a sworn termination/completion form. Confirm the form number, revision, and 15-day timing on your exact page.
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Published and reviewed by iRemoteNotary
Last reviewed October 7, 2026
Quick Answer
Does FDACS-16016 or 16017 need to be notarized?
On the reviewed standalone revisions, yes. FDACS-16016 Rev. 02/08 is the sponsor’s sworn affidavit for private investigator intern termination or completion and prints a notary jurat. FDACS-16017 Rev. 02/08 is the recovery-intern counterpart with a notarial section. The sponsor must complete the form within 15 days of termination or completion. The intern is not the signer.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PI intern form | FDACS-16016 Rev. 02/08 |
| Recovery intern form | FDACS-16017 Rev. 02/08 |
| Signer | Primary or alternate sponsor |
| Timing (on form) | Within 15 days of termination/completion |
| Intern signs? | No — sponsor signs |
iRemoteNotary completes the notarial section printed on the page. It does not sponsor the intern or decide whether the internship was completed. Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure.
Which form applies
Do not transfer every instruction from one form to the other without reading both pages. Each form’s own 15-day instruction appears on the reviewed standalone PDF for that form.
| Form | Profession | Reviewed revision | Notarial pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDACS-16016 | Private investigator intern (Class CC) | Rev. 02/08 | Sworn Affidavit + jurat |
| FDACS-16017 | Recovery agent intern (Class EE) | Rev. 02/08 | Sworn/notarial section parallel to 16016 |
The 15-day timing rule
FDACS-16016 states the form must be completed by the primary or alternate sponsor within 15 days of the termination or completion of sponsorship. FDACS-16017 carries the parallel recovery-intern timing on the reviewed standalone revision.
File with the Division according to current FDACS instructions. Session timing with iRemoteNotary is separate from the Division’s filing clock.
Who signs and when
The primary or alternate sponsor named on the form signs the sworn affidavit. Wait to sign until you are before the notary (or on camera for an eligible remote session) when the page prints a jurat.
Sponsorship began with a letter of intent. See FDACS-16026 and 16027.
- Confirm FDACS-16016 vs 16017
- Confirm Rev. 02/08 (or the revision printed on your page)
- Name the sponsor who will appear
- Keep the form unsigned until the notarial act
Online notarization and acceptance
These reviewed revisions print traditional notarial acts suitable for remote online notarization when identity and platform rules are met. Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure.
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High-value agency repeat workflow
Agencies that end internships throughout the year can route each sponsor through the same request path. Describe volume in the notes. There is no published subscription or bulk discount.
Audience pages: private investigators and security and recovery. Parent index: which FDACS forms include a notarial section.
Agency workflow
Investigation agency, security/recovery company, employer, sponsor or legal-support team? Contact iRemoteNotary about a repeat online-notarization workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 15-day rule?
On the reviewed forms, the sponsor completes the form within 15 days of termination or completion of sponsorship.
Can these be notarized online?
Yes when the page prints a notarial section and identity rules are met. FDACS acceptance remains a separate question.
Can a traveling sponsor appear online?
Yes when the commissioning state's online-notary rules allow the appearance. An international session commonly starts at $50 for one signer and one notarization.
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-16016 Termination/Completion of Sponsorship for PI Intern(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
FDACS-16017 Termination/Completion of Sponsorship for Recovery Intern(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
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