Is online notarization legal in Florida?

Yes. Florida authorized Remote Online Notarization in 2020 under Chapter 117, Part II of the Florida Statutes. A document notarized this way has the same legal effect as one notarized in person.

Can I use it from outside the United States?

In many cases, yes. Florida law places conditions on remote notarizations for signers located outside the country, mainly around what the document is for. Tell me the document and where you are, and I will confirm before we book.

How long does a session take?

A single straightforward document usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, including identity verification. Loan packages take longer, from 30 minutes to an hour.

What if the identity check fails?

It happens, usually with recently issued IDs or thin credit histories. We stop, nothing is charged for the notarial act, and we look at other options, including an in-person appointment if you are near Lakeland.

Will the receiving office accept an electronically notarized document?

Most do, including Florida courts and agencies. Some banks, foreign consulates and older institutions still ask for paper with an ink signature. Please check with whoever will receive the document before booking.

Do you offer service in Spanish?

Yes. The whole session can be in Spanish, and so can every explanation before and after it.

Online Notary in Florida — Remote Notarization (RON)

What Remote Online Notarization is

Remote Online Notarization, or RON, is a notarization carried out over a live audio-video session instead of in person. You show your ID to the camera, the platform verifies your identity, you sign electronically, and I attach my digital seal and signature.

Florida has allowed it since January 2020 under Chapter 117, Part II of the Florida Statutes. The session is recorded and kept as the law requires, and the finished document carries a tamper-evident electronic seal.

Who it is for

RON exists for people who cannot, or would rather not, meet a notary in person:

You live anywhere in Florida and don't want to drive to Lakeland.
You are outside Florida, or outside the United States, and need a Florida notarization.
You travel for work, or your schedule only allows evenings.
You have mobility or health reasons that make leaving home hard.
You need something notarized today and cannot wait for an appointment.

Documents people notarize online

Powers of attorney, affidavits and sworn statements, travel consent letters for minors, contracts and agreements, vehicle titles and bills of sale, and many real estate and loan documents when the lender or title company accepts a remote signing.

Some documents cannot be notarized remotely, and some receiving offices still insist on wet ink. Wills and certain court filings are the usual examples. Tell me what you have and I will say plainly whether RON works for it before you book.

What you need for the session

Very little, and nothing unusual:

A computer, tablet or phone with a working camera and microphone.
A stable internet connection.
A current, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver licence or passport.
Your document, unsigned. Do not sign it before the session — I have to witness the signature.

How the appointment works

Send the form below or call. I confirm a time, usually the same day or the next. You receive a secure link for the session.

Before we connect, the platform checks your ID and asks you a few identity questions drawn from public records. Then we meet on video, I confirm you understand what you are signing and that nobody is pressuring you, you sign, and I complete the notarial certificate.

You download your notarized document straight away, with the electronic seal, the certificate and the audit trail attached.

Serving all of Florida

A Florida commission covers the whole state, and RON means distance does not matter. I regularly work with signers in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Kissimmee, Naples and everywhere in between, as well as Florida residents who are currently abroad.

If you would rather sign in person and you are near Lakeland, I also travel to you.

Frequently asked questions

Is online notarization legal in Florida?: Yes. Florida authorized Remote Online Notarization in 2020 under Chapter 117, Part II of the Florida Statutes. A document notarized this way has the same legal effect as one notarized in person.
Can I use it from outside the United States?: In many cases, yes. Florida law places conditions on remote notarizations for signers located outside the country, mainly around what the document is for. Tell me the document and where you are, and I will confirm before we book.
How long does a session take?: A single straightforward document usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, including identity verification. Loan packages take longer, from 30 minutes to an hour.
What if the identity check fails?: It happens, usually with recently issued IDs or thin credit histories. We stop, nothing is charged for the notarial act, and we look at other options, including an in-person appointment if you are near Lakeland.
Will the receiving office accept an electronically notarized document?: Most do, including Florida courts and agencies. Some banks, foreign consulates and older institutions still ask for paper with an ink signature. Please check with whoever will receive the document before booking.
Do you offer service in Spanish?: Yes. The whole session can be in Spanish, and so can every explanation before and after it.

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