The following PDF form is available to download for districts to appoint authorized designees for database certifications. Pursuant to Section 117.05(12)(b), Florida Statutes, a notary public must use a certificate in substantially the following form in notarizing an attested copy:.(a) Attorney's Signature and Certificates. The Florida Secretary of State is the only competent authority authorized to issue notarial and apostille certifications in the state of Florida. These FLORIDA-specific notarial certificates and forms are being provided for your convenience. All are statutory as referenced in the form description. This module will tell you: • Where to access a blank Delegation of Signing Authority form. • Who is the Delegation of Signing Authority. The Florida Secretary of State is the only competent authority authorized to issue notarial and apostille certifications in the state of Florida. Typically used if you need to provide a sworn statement attesting to facts as presented in the document.