Does every FDACS-16023 require a notary?
No. Standalone Rev. 10/16 prints a jurat. A Class C packet copy has used a perjury declaration without a notary certificate on that block. Confirm the page you will sign.
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FDACS-16023 Affidavit of Experience and online notarization
Two currently accessible FDACS-16023 revisions do different things. Identify the form number, revision, and visible signature block before you schedule a notary session.
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Last reviewed October 7, 2026
Quick Answer
Does FDACS-16023 always need a notary?
No. Do not write that every FDACS-16023 requires a traditional notarial act. The standalone Rev. 10/16 prints a notary instruction and a jurat. A copy inside the Class C application packet has used a perjury declaration without a notary certificate on that signature block. Confirm which version the receiving agency requires.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | FDACS-16023, Affidavit of Experience |
| Signer | The applicant |
| Standalone host | Rev. 10/16 — jurat and “do not sign until Notary Public” |
| Class C packet embed | Reviewed copy uses penalties of perjury; no notary certificate on that block |
| Parent guide | Which FDACS forms include a notarial section |
iRemoteNotary can help when the exact page you will sign prints a notarial section. Send the unsigned Affidavit of Experience with its form number and revision date. Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure.
What FDACS-16023 is used for
FDACS-16023 is the Affidavit of Experience used when related work experience supports a Chapter 493 license path, including Class C private investigator and related manager or recovery experience routes described in application materials. The applicant is the signer.
This page is not the Personal Inquiry Waiver. If your packet shows a Personal Inquiry Waiver and Verification section, see FDACS-16009 and application waiver sections.
Why the revision and package matter
Two currently accessible revisions of FDACS-16023 do different things. 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.
| Copy | Revision | Signing language on reviewed materials | Notary certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone PDF on forms.fdacs.gov | Rev. 10/16 | Swear or affirm experience; “Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a Notary Public” | Yes — STATE OF FLORIDA jurat |
| Inside FDACS-16018 Class C packet | Rev. 11/2020 on the reviewed embed | “Under penalties of perjury, I declare…” experience declaration | No on that signature block |
Do not assume an older website example matches the page inside your application package.
Send the exact FDACS form
Send the exact unsigned FDACS form you are using, including the form number and revision date.
When to sign
If your exact page prints a jurat and tells you not to sign until you are before a notary, wait. Sign during the live audio-video session for remote online notarization, or in the notary’s physical presence for an in-person act.
If your exact page is only a perjury declaration with no notarial certificate, do not schedule a notarization of a certificate that is not there.
- Read the footer form number: FDACS-16023
- Find Rev. or the month/year stamp
- Notice whether the page sits alone or inside FDACS-16018
- Look for STATE OF FLORIDA / notary lines versus “under penalties of perjury”
Online notarization and FDACS acceptance
When the page prints a traditional notarial act, a commissioned U.S. online notary may complete that act if identity and platform rules are met. Remote online notarization is performed under the law of the online notary’s commissioning state.
Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure. iRemoteNotary does not approve licenses, prepare filings, or decide which revision FDACS will accept.
Applicant outside Florida or outside the United States
An applicant may potentially appear before a Florida online notary while outside Florida or outside the United States when the document is eligible, identity can be verified, the platform can host the session, and the recipient accepts the result. See notarize a U.S. affidavit while abroad.
Outside the United States or coordinating a signer abroad? Contact iRemoteNotary for international session coordination. WhatsApp: https://wa.me/13056084003
Investigation agency coordination
An agency can submit the request for an applicant. The applicant named on the Affidavit of Experience is still the signer who appears on camera. Related sponsor forms are covered on FDACS-16026 and 16027 letters of intent to sponsor.
For investigator audience context, see online notarization for private investigators.
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Related FDACS guides
Start with the umbrella page which FDACS forms include a notarial section, then use this page for the experience-affidavit revision issue.
Frequently asked questions
Who signs FDACS-16023?
The applicant named on the Affidavit of Experience.
Why doesn’t my packet match the FDACS website PDF?
Standalone and application-package versions can differ. 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.
Can this be notarized online?
When your exact page prints a notarial section and identity rules are met, a remote session may be possible. FDACS acceptance is a separate question.
What should I send before scheduling?
The exact unsigned FDACS-16023 (or the packet page), including the form number and revision date.
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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-16023 Affidavit of Experience(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
FDACS-16018 Class C application packet(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
FDACS Forms(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.