Who signs FDACS-16055?
The new partner, corporate officer, or LLC member named on the application signs Section IX.
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FDACS-16055 agency partner, officer, or LLC member change
Agency ownership and officer changes under Chapter 493 use FDACS-16055. Section IX prints a notary instruction. Confirm supporting attachments and FDACS fees separately from the session fee.
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Last reviewed October 7, 2026
Quick Answer
Does FDACS-16055 need to be notarized?
Yes on the reviewed form. FDACS-16055, Application for Change in Agency Partner, Corporate Officer, or LLC Member (05/18), includes Section IX Personal Inquiry Waiver and Notarization Statement and tells the applicant not to sign until in the presence of a Notary Public. Rule 5N-1.142 requires the agency to submit the change within five working days. Dollar amounts printed on the FDACS instructions are FDACS fees, not iRemoteNotary session fees.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | FDACS-16055 (05/18) |
| Signer | New partner, corporate officer, or LLC member |
| Notarial section | Section IX — Personal Inquiry Waiver and Notarization Statement |
| Filing clock | Within 5 working days (Rule 5N-1.142) |
| Resignation letter | One of three optional attachment paths — may be notarized |
iRemoteNotary notarizes the Section IX certificate when that is the page you will sign. It does not decide agency eligibility or file with the Division. Eligibility for remote notarization and recipient acceptance are separate questions. The Division of Licensing decides completeness and licensure.
What agency changes this form addresses
Use FDACS-16055 when a licensed agency changes a partner, corporate officer, or LLC member. The new partner, officer, or member named on the application is the Section IX signer.
Not every agency change uses the same supporting documents. Rule 5N-1.142 and the form list three attachment options. Pick the path that matches your transaction—do not assume every filing needs a resignation letter.
Section IX Personal Inquiry Waiver and Notarization Statement
Section IX is labeled Personal Inquiry Waiver and Notarization Statement. It is not the same instrument as standalone FDACS-16009, and it is not the perjury-style Personal Inquiry Waiver and Verification section used in many license application packets.
The reviewed form says: do not sign the application until you are in the presence of the Notary Public who will notarize your application. It prints a STATE OF FLORIDA jurat block.
Supporting documents — resignation letter is one option
In addition to FDACS-16055, one of the following must accompany the application under the rule and form instructions:
- A copy of the minutes from the board meeting at which the change took effect
- A notarized letter of resignation of the previous partner, officer, or member
- Amended Articles of Incorporation filed with the Florida Department of State
Only the resignation-letter path calls for a notarized letter among those three options. Minutes or amended articles may apply instead. If you need the resignation letter notarized, send that unsigned letter for review as well.
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Five working days
Rule 5N-1.142 requires the agency, within five working days of the change, to submit FDACS-16055 and one of the permitted supporting documents. Plan the notary session early enough to meet that filing clock.
FDACS fees versus session fees
Amounts printed on FDACS-16055 instructions (including application and fingerprint-processing figures such as $50 and $42) are fees payable to FDACS. They are not iRemoteNotary session fees.
A domestic session with one signer and one notarization is $25. Each additional notarization is $15. An additional signer is $10. A witness is $15. An international session coordination fee of $25 applies when a signer is outside the United States. An international session commonly starts at $50 for one signer and one notarization.
Online notarization and agency coordination
Section IX is a traditional notarial act on the reviewed form. Remote online notarization may be available 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.
Multi-entity operators and legal-support teams can reuse the same request path. See security and recovery agencies and legal-support teams. 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
Is a notarized resignation letter always required?
No. It is one of three permitted supporting documents. Minutes or amended articles may apply instead.
What is the five-working-day rule?
Rule 5N-1.142 requires the agency to submit FDACS-16055 and a permitted attachment within five working days of the change.
Are the $50 and $42 figures the notary fee?
No. Those are FDACS fees printed on the form instructions, not iRemoteNotary session fees.
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-16055 Change in Partner, Corporate Officer, or LLC Member(opens in a new tab)
FDACS
Accessed October 7, 2026
Fla. Admin. Code R. 5N-1.142 Reporting Requirements(opens in a new tab)
Florida Administrative Code
Accessed October 7, 2026
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