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:. Some forms must be signed in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk.This is the requirement that your signature be witnessed. These FLORIDA-specific notarial certificates and forms are being provided for your convenience. All are statutory as referenced in the form description. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. The notary application packet and the notice of name change form may be downloaded in Adobe's Acrobat PDF format for viewing or printing at your site. How to fill out the Authorization Letter for Notarization Request? (Print, Type or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public). The Florida Secretary of State is the only competent authority authorized to issue notarial and apostille certifications in the state of Florida.