Florida § 116.36 - Notary public commissions; municipal employees.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 116.36 — Notary public commissions; municipal employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116.36. Notary public commissions; municipal employees.
Each agency, board, commission or department of each of the several municipalities of the state is hereby authorized to pay the cost of securing a notary public commission for any employee of such agency, board, commission or department. Such cost is declared to be an expense of such agency, board, commission or department and shall be expended from the budget thereof. The chief administrative officer of each such agency, board, commission or department shall determine the number of notaries public necessary for the proper administration of such agency, board, commission or department. All fees collected by such notaries public as hereinafter provided shall become fee receipts of such municipality and shall be deposited in the general fund thereof.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 116.36
What does Florida Statutes § 116.36 cover?
Section 116.36 ("Notary public commissions; municipal employees.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 116.36?
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