Name Change Procedures

Florida Name Change
Any Notary Public who lawfully changes his/her name during the term of the commission must request an amended commission within 60 days after such change. Download the Amended Commission Request Notice of Name Change Form and follow the instructions to complete this state requirement for a lawful name change.

Pennsylvania Name Change
If you have changed your name during your commission term you need to notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth and Recorder of Deeds (in the county where your Notary business is located) within 30 days. Failure to do so may affect your commission renewal process.