Remote Online Notarization in Florida
Skip the trip entirely. As a Florida-commissioned Remote Online Notary, I can notarize your documents securely online, no matter where you’re located.
Appointments by request. Same-day and urgent appointments available when scheduling permits.
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The recipient decides whether they will accept it. Florida law permitting an online notarization does not oblige anyone to take it. Title companies, lenders, county recorders, government agencies, schools, and foreign authorities all set their own rules, and some still require wet ink — especially on certain real estate documents. Before booking, ask whoever will receive the document whether they accept a Florida remote online notarization. If they say no, an in-person mobile appointment is the answer instead, and I am glad to do that.
What is Remote Online Notarization?
Remote Online Notarization (RON) lets you complete a notarization entirely over a secure, recorded audio-video session instead of meeting in person. Your identity is verified through a government-issued ID scan and a knowledge-based identity quiz, and I apply my official electronic seal and signature during the live session. The recording is retained as Florida law requires.
Who can use Florida RON
As a Florida Remote Online Notary, I can notarize for signers located anywhere in the US or abroad. The notarization is legally considered to take place in Florida, since that is where I am commissioned.
I must be physically located in Florida during the session. That is a requirement of my commission, not a preference — and it is why the session can be booked from anywhere but never run while I am travelling out of state.
Remote witnesses are more restricted than signers. Where a document needs witnesses, they generally must be United States residents physically located in the US or a US territory at the time of signing. If witnesses matter to your document, raise it when you book.
How it works
- Book your session and upload your document ahead of time.
- Verify your identity with a government-issued ID scan and a short knowledge-based identity check.
- Join the secure video session at your scheduled time.
- Sign electronically while I notarize live — then receive your certified electronic copy immediately.
You will need a device with a working camera and microphone, a stable connection, valid government-issued photo identification, and your unsigned document.
In person or online?
| In-person mobile | Remote online (RON) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Your home, office, or hospital | Anywhere with internet |
| Witnesses | Subject to availability ($50 or more depending on distance and availability) | Can be arranged virtually, subject to the location rules above |
| Travel fee | Yes, by distance | None |
| Turnaround | Scheduled visit | Often same-day |
Remote online notary FAQs
Do you offer Remote Online Notary services in Florida?
Yes. As a Florida Remote Online Notary, I can notarize documents for signers located anywhere in the US or abroad.
Is RON legally valid?
Yes — Florida law formally authorizes Remote Online Notarization, and it carries the same legal weight as an in-person notarization within Florida and in states that recognize it.
Will every state or agency accept a Florida RON notarization?
Most will, but a few may still require a traditional wet-ink signature, especially for certain real estate documents. Confirm with the receiving party before your session.
What do I need for a RON session?
A device with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, a valid government-issued photo ID, and your unsigned document.
Can witnesses be included in a RON session?
Yes. Unlike in-person signings, witnesses do not depend on who happens to be available locally — though they must be physically located in the US or a US territory at the time of signing.
What I cannot do
I cannot draft your document, tell you which form you need, or explain what signing it will do. Those are legal questions and answering them would be practising law without a licence. Nor can I tell you whether a particular recipient will accept a remote notarization — only they can.
Ready to book?
Text is preferred, or call and book directly online.
Feel free to call, email or text me anytime Monday-Friday, 7am-10pm EST
Email: hello@francinesinclair.com
Phone: 770-335-4223
