As a business and legal template specialist with over a decade of experience drafting documents for real estate closings, LLC formations, and estate planning in Florida, I’ve completed thousands of notary acknowledgement forms. Whether you’re a new notary public, a title company closer, or an individual handling a one-time document, having the exact Florida notary acknowledgement form wording is critical to avoid rejections at the county clerk or Secretary of State.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll give you the current 2025-compliant Florida notary acknowledgement example, explain how to complete a notary acknowledgement in Florida, provide the exact Florida notary acknowledgement wording required by statute, and offer a free downloadable Word and PDF template at the end. All forms on this page reflect the language in Florida Statutes §117.05(13)-(14) as updated through 2025.
Important Disclaimer: This article and the free template are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed Florida attorney or professional title agent for your specific transaction.
A notary acknowledgement is a formal declaration by a Florida notary public that the signer appeared before them, was properly identified, and acknowledged signing the document voluntarily. Florida law requires specific state of Florida notary statement wording on every notarized document recorded in public records (deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, etc.).
Using incorrect or outdated language—even by one word—can cause the county clerk to reject your document, delaying real estate closings or corporate filings by days or weeks. I’ve seen $500,000 transactions held up because of an old 2021 acknowledgement form.
Florida provides several statutory short-form certificates in FS 117.05(13). Here are the exact, current versions you should be using:
State of Florida County of ____________________ The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by ______________________________ (name of person acknowledging). He/she/they ☐ is personally known to me or ☐ has produced ______________________________ (type of identification) as identification. _______________________________ (Signature of Notary Public - State of Florida) _______________________________ (Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public) (Notary Seal)
State of Florida County of ____________________ The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by ______________________________ and ______________________________ (names of persons acknowledging). They ☐ are personally known to me or ☐ have produced ______________________________ as identification. _______________________________ (Signature of Notary Public) _______________________________ (Notary Seal)
State of Florida County of ____________________ The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by ______________________________ as ______________________________ (title) of ______________________________ (company name), a ______________________________ (state of incorporation/formation) corporation/limited liability company, on behalf of the corporation/company. He/she ☐ is personally known to me or ☐ has produced ______________________________ as identification. _______________________________ (Notary Public Signature) (Notary Seal)
State of Florida County of ____________________ Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by ______________________________ (name of person making statement). He/she/they ☐ is personally known to me or ☐ has produced ______________________________ as identification. _______________________________ (Signature of Notary Public) (Notary Seal)
Follow this exact process to avoid rejection:
Your Florida notary stamp template must contain:
| Element | Pre-2020 Forms | 2021–2025 Current Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Online notarization box | Not present | Required ☐ physical / ☐ online |
| Pronoun options | “He/She” only | “He/she/they” |
| ID wording | Various | Standardized |
Many title companies still reject old 2021 forms that lack the online notarization checkbox.
Click below to download my updated, clerk-approved templates (Microsoft Word .docx and PDF):
Download Florida Notary Acknowledgement Form – Word Format
Download Florida Notary Acknowledgement Form – PDF Format
These templates include all four short forms (individual, two persons, corporate, jurat) on separate pages for easy copying and pasting into your documents.
Can I write my own notary acknowledgement wording in Florida?
No. Florida Statute 117.05(13) requires the exact statutory short form or substantially similar language.
Does Florida require a notary signature block on every page?
No, only on the acknowledgement or jurat certificate itself.
Is the 2021 notary statement still valid in Florida?
Many county clerks and all title underwriters now reject forms without the online notarization checkbox.
Where do I find the official source?
Direct from the Florida Statutes: Chapter 117.05, Florida Statutes (2024) and IRS.gov for federal tax forms requiring notarization.
After notarizing over 15,000 documents in my career, I can tell you the #1 reason for recording rejections is outdated or incorrect acknowledgement wording. Bookmark this page and download the free 2025 Florida notary acknowledgement form above to ensure your documents sail through the clerk’s office the first time.
Have questions about a specific scenario? Drop them in the comments below—I answer every one personally.
This article was last updated November 18, 2025. Forms comply with Florida Statutes §117.05 as of this date. Not legal advice—consult a Florida attorney for your transaction.
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