Yes – online notary public service is fully legal in Florida under Florida Statutes Part II of Chapter 117, in effect since January 1, 2020. Florida online notaries may charge up to $25 per notarial act, and as long as the notary is physically located in Florida, the signer can connect from anywhere in the U.S. or abroad. Here’s exactly how the legality, cost, and process work for Florida signers and businesses.
Is Online Notary Public Service Legal in Florida?
Yes. Florida has permanently authorized online notary public service since 2020, with detailed rules covering fees, notary location, and technology requirements – all captured in the fact box below.
| Legal status | Fully legal – permanent RON authorization |
| Governing statute | Fla. Stat. §§ 117.201–117.305 (Ch. 117, Part II) |
| Effective date | January 1, 2020 (enacted 2019, Ch. 2019-71, Laws of Florida) |
| Fee cap | $25 per notarial act (§ 117.275) – separate from any RON platform/technology fee |
| Notary location requirement | Notary must be physically located in Florida; principal may be anywhere |
How Much Does an Online Notary Public Cost in Florida?
A Florida online notary public may charge up to $25 per notarial act under Fla. Stat. § 117.275, separate from any technology or platform fee the RON provider itself may charge. This cap applies specifically to the notarial act, not to unrelated document-preparation services.
BlueNotary charges $25 for one signer and one stamp, plus $8 for each additional stamp and $5 for each additional signer, and sessions typically take about 10 minutes. Florida deeds need two witnesses. bring your own for free, or add a BlueNotary witness for $10 each. Teams that use their own notaries can review the pricing page; Business Pro costs $47 per seat per month for teams that use their own notaries, with $10 sessions and $0 for additional stamps.
How Does Online Notary Public Service Work in Florida?
An online notary public session in Florida follows the same core sequence regardless of document type. upload, verify identity, connect live with a Florida-commissioned notary, sign, and receive the completed file – typically in about 10 minutes.
- Upload your document. BlueNotary accepts PDF, Word, and image files.
- Verify your identity. A government ID scan plus a knowledge-based or biometric check confirms who you are.
- Join a live video session with a notary who is commissioned and physically located in Florida.
- Sign your document on camera while the notary witnesses the signature electronically.
- Receive your notarized document, complete with a tamper-evident digital certificate.
See the full notarization process walkthrough for what to have ready before your session starts.
Who Can Become an Online Notary Public in Florida?
Becoming an online notary public in Florida requires more than a standard commission. applicants must already hold a traditional Florida notary commission, then register separately with the Department of State and meet insurance requirements well above what traditional notaries need.
- Traditional commission first. an active Florida notary commission is required before applying for online notary registration.
- $25,000 surety bond. required specifically for online notary registration, separate from the $7,500 bond traditional Florida notaries carry.
- $25,000 E&O insurance. mandatory for online notaries, unlike traditional Florida notaries, who face no state insurance requirement at all.
- RON training course and provider selection. applicants must complete a state-approved course and identify the RON technology provider they’ll use.
Which Documents Can You Notarize Online in Florida?
Most documents that require notarization in Florida – affidavits, powers of attorney, business contracts, and many real estate documents – can be handled through an online notary public session, with the same $25 fee cap applying regardless of document type.
- Affidavits and powers of attorney
- Business agreements and LLC documents
- Real estate deeds – note that Florida requires two witnesses in addition to the notary for any deed conveying real property
BlueNotary, an online notarization platform, supports this same range of document types for Florida signers. BlueNotary’s business page says more than 20,000 certified online notaries are active on its platform.
Have a question about a document in another language? Email BlueNotary at [email protected] and the team will help.
FAQ Section
1. Is online notary public service legal in Florida?
Yes. Florida has permanently authorized RON since January 1, 2020, under Florida Statutes Part II of Chapter 117.
2. How much can a Florida online notary charge?
Up to $25 per notarial act under Fla. Stat. § 117.275, separate from any technology or platform fee.
3. Does the notary have to be located in Florida?
Yes. The notary must be physically located in Florida during the session, though the signer can be anywhere in the U.S. or abroad.
4. What does it take to become an online notary public in Florida?
A traditional Florida commission first, then a $25,000 bond, $25,000 E&O insurance, a RON training course, and Department of State registration.
5. How long does a Florida online notarization take?
A typical BlueNotary session, including identity verification, takes about 10 minutes from document upload to a completed file.
6. Do Florida deeds need witnesses in addition to a notary?
Yes. Florida requires two witnesses in addition to the notary for any deed conveying real property, on top of standard notarization. On BlueNotary you can bring your own witnesses for free or add a BlueNotary witness for $10.
