Why do FDACS-16026 versions disagree?
Standalone Rev. 01/14 prints two jurats. Rev. 04/2020 inside Class C/CC packets may not, while Class C instructions still say to submit a notarized 16026. Confirm which version the agency requires.
Document Guides
FDACS-16026 and 16027 letters of intent to sponsor
Sponsor letters of intent for PI and recovery interns. Instructions and embedded forms can differ. Identify the form number, revision, and visible notarial section before signing.
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Last reviewed October 7, 2026
Quick Answer
Must the FDACS letter of intent to sponsor be notarized?
It depends on the exact form and revision you will file. Class C application materials state you may begin work if you submit a completed, notarized FDACS-16026. The standalone FDACS-16026 Rev. 01/14 prints notarial blocks for the primary and alternate sponsor. A Rev. 04/2020 embed inside Class C/CC packets has shown signatures and a section 837.06 warning without those jurats. 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.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PI intern LOI | FDACS-16026 |
| Recovery intern LOI | FDACS-16027 |
| Signer | Primary sponsor; alternate sponsor if designated |
| Conflict focus | 16026 instructions vs packet-embedded form |
| Related deadline form | FDACS-16016 / 16017 within 15 days when sponsorship ends |
iRemoteNotary helps when the page you will sign prints a notarial section. Do not invent a notary certificate where the visible form lacks one. Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure.
How 16026 and 16027 relate
The sponsor (Class C, MA, or M for PI interns; Class E or MR pathways for recovery, as the form instructions state) agrees to direction and control and to semi-annual progress reporting on FDACS-16033. When sponsorship ends, the sponsor uses FDACS-16016 or 16017.
| Form | Workflow | Standalone notarial pattern (reviewed) |
|---|---|---|
| FDACS-16026 | Sponsor a Class CC private investigator intern | Rev. 01/14 prints STATE OF FLORIDA jurats for primary and alternate sponsor |
| FDACS-16027 | Sponsor a Class EE recovery agent intern | Rev. 01/14 mirrors the dual-sponsor notarial pattern |
When instructions say notarized but the page looks different
FDACS materials currently appear to differ between the form and the instructions for the PI sponsor letter of intent.
Class C instructions
Current Class C application materials state you may begin work as an unarmed private investigator upon submission of a complete application if you submit a completed, notarized Letter of Intent to Sponsor (Form FDACS-16026).
Standalone FDACS-16026 Rev. 01/14
The hosted standalone PDF prints notarial blocks for the primary sponsor and the alternate sponsor.
Packet-embedded Rev. 04/2020
Inside reviewed Class C and Class CC packets, the embedded LOI carries Rev. 04/2020, shows sponsor signatures, and warns under section 837.06, Florida Statutes. Those reviewed embeds do not print the same jurat blocks as the standalone Rev. 01/14.
What to do
Use the page the sponsor will sign. If that page has no notarial section, do not schedule a notarization of a certificate that is not there. Send the exact unsigned form, including the revision date, 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.
Send the exact FDACS form
Send the exact unsigned FDACS form you are using, including the form number and revision date.
Who signs
The primary sponsor signs. An alternate sponsor signs only if designated. The intern is not the LOI signer. An agency coordinator can submit the request, but the named sponsor appears on camera.
Online notarization considerations
When the exact LOI page prints a notarial certificate, a remote online notarization may be possible if identity and platform rules are met. Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure.
Agencies with many interns
Investigation, security, and recovery companies that sponsor multiple interns can reuse the same request path for each eligible LOI. There is no published volume discount or agency subscription.
See private investigators and security and recovery agencies. Related experience affidavits are on FDACS-16023.
Agency workflow
Investigation agency, security/recovery company, employer, sponsor or legal-support team? Contact iRemoteNotary about a repeat online-notarization workflow.
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Frequently asked questions
Who signs the letter of intent?
The primary sponsor, and the alternate sponsor if one is designated. The intern does not sign the LOI.
Is FDACS-16027 the same as 16026?
It is the recovery-intern counterpart. The reviewed standalone Rev. 01/14 also prints dual-sponsor notarial blocks.
What if instructions say notarized but I see no notary block?
Use the page the sponsor will sign. Send that unsigned page for review. Do not invent a certificate that is not printed.
Can our agency batch sponsor LOIs?
Yes, through the same request path for each eligible form. There is no public bulk price.
Related pages
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-16026 Letter of Intent to Sponsor PI Intern(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
FDACS-16027 Letter of Intent to Sponsor Recovery Intern(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
Send the exact FDACS form
Send the exact unsigned FDACS form you are using, including the form number and revision date.