Do I need to notarize a motion to set aside default when I mail it to the clerks office in volusia county?

Normally, a Motion filed in a court case is not required to by notarized. If it is not being filed by a lawyer, but by a person representing themselves, the person ("party") filing the Motion should type under their signature enough contact information so that any other party, or an attorney, or the clerk of court, or the judge's office, can contact them. After signing, I would suggest you also type in your NAME, plus: (1) mailing address with zip code; (2) phone number; (3) fax number if you have one; and (4) email address where you can receive email about the case.

I concur with my collegue that motions generally do not need to be verified or notarized. However, you fail to state the grounds for the motion to set aside the default. If the basis is excusable neglect, then you need to establish a basis for the excusable neglect. An affidavit or sworn statement is necessary to establish excusable neglect. You will also need to establish that you have a meritorious defense and acted diligently in seeking to set aside the default. A judge will likely deny the motion to set aside the default outright if the motion does not have a sworn statement/affidavit setting forth the facts that constitute excusable neglect. This response is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. This response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts set forth in the question. To the extent additional or different facts are presented, the response might change.