Yes, and it needs two witnesses too. I handle the signing, in person or by RON — not the drafting.
Guides
Notary guides
Step-by-step guides to Florida notarization, apostilles, and recorder submission — written from real sessions, not boilerplate.
Two different documents, often needed together for international students and families establishing Florida residency. I notarize the domicile form and request the apostille — I don't draft either one.
HSMV 82042 verifies the VIN and odometer. HSMV 82053 authorizes someone else to handle title or pickup on your behalf. EMC notarizes both, using the actual current HSMV form.
A Declaration of Domicile is the sworn statement Florida law lets you file with your county's Clerk of Courts to put an official date and record behind the claim that Florida is your true, fixed, permanent home. I notarize the signature; the Clerk's office records the filing.
Recording puts a deed, declaration, or other instrument into Miami-Dade's Official Records so it's part of the public record and enforceable against later claims. Here's the actual office, the current fees, and the three ways to file.
Recording puts a deed, declaration, or other instrument into Broward County's Official Records, the public index title companies, lenders, and courts rely on. Here's the actual office, current fees, and the three filing methods.
Recording puts a deed, declaration, or other instrument into Palm Beach County's Official Records, the public index title companies, lenders, and courts search. Here's the actual office, current fees, and the ways to file.
Recording puts a deed, declaration, or other instrument into Hillsborough County's Official Records, the public index title companies, lenders, and courts search. Here's the actual office, current fees, and how to file.
Recording puts a deed, declaration, or other instrument into Orange County's Official Records, the index title companies, lenders, and courts rely on. Here's the actual office, current fees, and how to file.
Recording puts a deed, declaration, or other instrument into Duval County's Official Records, the public index title companies, lenders, and courts search. Here's the actual office, current fees, and how to file.
Recording puts a deed, declaration, or other instrument into Pinellas County's Official Records, the public index title companies, lenders, and courts search. Here's the actual office, current fees, and one open verification gap worth knowing about.