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Notarizations
Get Documents Notarized Online from Anywhere
In short: Remote online notarization (RON) lets a Florida online notary notarize your document over a recorded audio-video session, with your ID verified electronically. You can be anywhere, including outside the US. Florida caps the fee at $25 per online notarial act.
Step 1
What is remote online notarization?
Remote online notarization is a notarization performed by a Florida online notary over a live, recorded video call, using a state-compliant platform that verifies the signer's identity and applies an electronic signature and seal.
It exists for people who cannot meet a notary in person. Snowbirds who have already flown back north after selling a Cape Coral home, relatives abroad who need to sign a power of attorney for a family member in Florida, and busy professionals who would rather not take an hour off work all use it.
The document is uploaded to the platform, you join by computer or phone camera, your identity is checked with credential analysis and identity questions, and you sign electronically while the notary watches. The session is recorded and stored as Florida law requires, which gives the notarization a stronger audit trail than many paper ones.
- Signers anywhere in the US or abroad
- Electronic documents with a tamper-evident seal
- Real estate, powers of attorney, affidavits and business forms
- Several signers in different places on the same session
Step 2
What do I need for an online notarization?
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A device with camera, microphone and internet
A laptop or a recent smartphone with a stable connection. A quiet, well-lit room helps the ID check.
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A valid government photo ID
The platform scans the front and back. Some foreign IDs may not pass the automated check, so ask us first if yours is not a US ID or passport.
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The document as a PDF
Complete, with no blanks. We upload it or send you a link to upload it.
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A US-based phone or email for the link
You receive the invitation to join the session by email or text.
Step 3
How much does online notarization cost in Florida?
| What | Fee | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Online notarial act | Up to $25 | Maximum set by § 117.275, Florida Statutes |
| Platform and identity verification | Quoted before booking | Depends on the platform and number of signers |
There is no travel fee for online sessions. You receive the full quote before the session is scheduled.
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How does an online notarization session work?
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Send the document
Share the PDF and the names and emails of all signers.
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Receive your link
Each signer gets an invitation for the agreed time.
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Verify identity
The platform scans your ID and asks identity questions generated from public records.
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Sign on camera
The notary confirms your identity and willingness, then you sign electronically.
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Download the notarized file
You receive the electronically sealed document, ready to print, email or record.
Often booked together with Power of Attorney Notarization, Loan Signing Agent, and Mobile Notary.
Most requested in Naples and Cape Coral, and available online anywhere.
Step 5
Frequently asked questions
Is online notarization legal in Florida?
Yes. Florida authorizes remote online notarization by notaries who are registered with the Department of State as online notaries and use an approved platform. The online notary must be physically in Florida during the session, but the signer can be elsewhere. Online notarizations are recorded, and the recording is kept for years as the law requires.
Can I get notarized online if I live outside the United States?
In most cases yes, which is why families abroad use it for powers of attorney and property paperwork in Florida. The difficulty is usually the ID check: the automated credential analysis works best with US IDs and passports. If you only have a foreign ID, message us first and we will confirm whether the platform can verify it.
Will the county accept an online notarized deed?
Florida county recorders accept electronically notarized documents through e-recording, and a paper print-out can be recorded with the proper certificate. If the document is going to another state or country, check with the receiving office that it accepts electronic notarization before booking.
Can I have witnesses on an online notarization?
Yes. Witnesses can join the video session remotely or be physically present with the signer, depending on the document. Florida has extra rules when the signer is a vulnerable adult, and some documents need witnesses in person. Tell us the document type in advance so the session is set up correctly.
What happens if my internet drops during the session?
The session pauses and you rejoin with the same link. If the connection cannot be restored, the notarization is rescheduled; nothing is notarized unless the whole session is completed and recorded.
Step 6
What does Florida law say about online notarization?
- Identity verification for online notarizations. § 117.265, Florida Statutes
- Fee cap of $25 per online notarial act. § 117.275, Florida Statutes
- Recording and retention of online sessions. § 117.245, Florida Statutes
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Step 7
Already back home up north and still need a Florida signature?
Send us the document and the signers' names. We confirm the platform, the fee and a session time.