Does Florida law print a notary certificate on the certificate of good conduct?
Section 48.29 requires the certificate to be filed and describes its criminal-history content. It does not print a notary certificate.
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Florida process-server certificates of good conduct
Section 48.29 requires the certificate to be filed. It does not print a notary jurat. Follow the circuit or sheriff program that will receive your application.
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Last reviewed October 5, 2026
Quick Answer
Can a Florida process-server certificate of good conduct be notarized online?
Florida law requires a certified-process-server applicant to obtain and file a certificate of good conduct. Some circuits publish a notarized certificate. Use the form from the circuit that will receive your application, and send that unsigned page for review.
What the statute requires
Section 48.29 requires the certificate of good conduct to be filed with the application. It states the criminal-history content of that certificate. It does not print a notary certificate. iRemoteNotary does not decide those facts and does not issue the certificate.
Circuits that publish a notarized certificate
These are the circuits whose official materials were reviewed. They are examples, not a statewide form.
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit publishes a Certificate of Good Conduct with a before-me jurat, plus a separate penalty-of-perjury application oath in the same packet. The certificate filename date is 08-2026.
Third Judicial Circuit
The Third Judicial Circuit application includes an application jurat and a separate certificate jurat. The filename date is 7-8-2024.
Circuits do not all use that certificate
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit new-applicant steps, updated 2026-06-12, describe identity, the fee receipt, the FAPPS course, and a background check. They do not reproduce the notarized certificate. Do not generalize that description to circuits that were not reviewed. Follow the circuit or sheriff program that will receive your application.
| Circuit | What the official page shows | Notary certificate published | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteenth | Certificate of Good Conduct with a before-me jurat, plus a perjury application oath | Yes, on the certificate | 2026-10-05; filename 08-2026 |
| Third | Application jurat and a separate certificate jurat | Yes | 2026-10-05; filename 7-8-2024 |
| Eleventh | Identity, fee receipt, FAPPS course, and background check | Not reproduced in the new-applicant steps | 2026-10-05; page updated 2026-06-12 |
Send the circuit's form
Not sure whether your exact document contains a notarial section? Send the unsigned document for review before scheduling.
What to send
- The circuit's current certificate or application, unsigned
- The circuit name
- The name of the applicant who will sign
Send the circuit's form
Not sure whether your exact document contains a notarial section? Send the unsigned document for review before scheduling.
Completing the notarial section online
When the page contains a notarial section, the applicant can complete it by live audio-video, including while traveling or outside the United States, when the commissioning state's rules allow the appearance. See signer appearing from outside the United States.
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The circuit decides the application
The circuit decides whether the application is complete. iRemoteNotary does not certify good conduct. Start from process-server notarization or professional affidavit notary services.
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Frequently asked questions
Which reviewed circuits publish a notarized certificate?
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit certificate uses a before-me jurat. The Third Judicial Circuit application includes an application jurat and a certificate jurat.
Do all Florida circuits use that certificate?
No. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit new-applicant steps describe identity, a fee receipt, the FAPPS course, and a background check, and they do not reproduce the notarized certificate.
What should I send?
The unsigned certificate or application from the circuit that will receive the filing, plus the circuit name.
Can the notarial section be completed while traveling or abroad?
Yes, when the page contains a notarial section and the commissioning state's online-notary rules allow the appearance.
Who decides the application?
The circuit decides. iRemoteNotary does not issue the certificate of good conduct.
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.
Florida Statutes § 48.29(opens in a new tab)
Florida Legislature
Accessed October 5, 2026
Certified process servers(opens in a new tab)
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
Accessed October 5, 2026
Process server application(opens in a new tab)
Third Judicial Circuit of Florida
Accessed October 5, 2026
New applicant process, updated 2026-06-12(opens in a new tab)
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Accessed October 5, 2026
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