Florida has allowed remote online notarization since January 1, 2020, so if you live in Florida you can get documents notarized over video without leaving home. You can use a Florida online notary, or a commissioned online notary from another state that allows it, such as New York.
Here is how remote online notarization works in Florida, what it costs and what Florida accepts.
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Florida’s remote online notary law
Florida’s online notarization rules are in Chapter 117, Part II of the Florida Statutes. A Florida online notary must be physically in Florida during the session, but the signer and any witnesses can be anywhere. Florida caps the fee for an online notarial act at $25 under section 117.275.
Using an online notary from another state
You are not limited to Florida notaries. A New York electronic notary performs the notarization from New York under New York law, and New York allows the signer to be located anywhere in the United States.
For real estate documents that will be recorded, Florida section 695.03(2) recognizes acknowledgments taken outside Florida by a notary public of any state, and section 695.03(4) says the electronic equivalent of a seal under the applicable state’s law establishes that the acknowledgment complied with that law. If you are signing a deed or loan documents, also check with the county clerk and title company handling the transaction.
How it works with NotarEaseNYC
- Upload your document. A typed, unsigned PDF. Do not sign it beforehand.
- Verify your ID. You photograph a current government photo ID and answer identity questions. New York requires two separate ways of confirming who you are.
- Meet the notary on video. A commissioned New York electronic notary, physically in New York, confirms your identity and watches you sign electronically.
- Download your document. It comes back with the notary’s electronic signature and certificate, usually in about 15 minutes total.
Online notarization is $25 for the first document, $15 each for documents 2 through 7 and $10 each from the eighth, with $15 per additional signer. Every signer joins the video with their own ID.
Common Florida documents notarized online
- Affidavits and sworn statements
- Powers of attorney
- Vehicle and title documents
- Child travel consent letters and the DS-3053 passport consent
- Contracts and business documents
- Many real estate and financial forms
Frequently asked questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Florida?
Yes. Florida authorized remote online notarization under Chapter 117, Part II of the Florida Statutes, effective January 1, 2020.
How much does a remote online notary cost in Florida?
Florida caps the fee for an online notarial act at $25 under section 117.275. With NotarEaseNYC, the first document is $25 and each additional document costs less.
Can a Floridian use an online notary from another state?
Yes. A New York electronic notary located in New York can notarize for a signer anywhere in the U.S. For recorded real estate documents, Florida section 695.03(2) recognizes acknowledgments taken outside Florida by a notary public of any state.
Where does a Florida online notary have to be?
A Florida online notary must be physically located in Florida during the session, but the signer and any witnesses can be located elsewhere.
Can I record a remotely notarized deed in Florida?
Florida law recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments for recording, and section 695.03(4) treats the electronic equivalent of a seal under the applicable state law as establishing compliance. Check with the county clerk and any title company involved before you sign.
What do I need for a remote online notarization?
A typed, unsigned document, a phone or computer with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and a current government photo ID. Every signer joins the call with their own ID.
Related reading
- How much does an online notary cost?
- Online notary for real estate documents
- How to become an online notary
This is general information, not legal advice. NotarEaseNYC is a New York notary practice, not a law firm, and is not affiliated with any state agency. Acceptance rules vary by office and change over time; if your document is going to a court, county recorder, agency or lender, confirm with them that they accept a remote online notarization before you book.