On June 7, 2019, HB 409 “Electronic Legal Documents” was signed into law (Chapter 2019-71, Laws of Florida). This law is in effect as of January 1, 2020. Additionally, 1N-7001, Florida Administrative Code outlines the duties and responsibilities of online notaries as well as the procedures for applying. This law authorizes Florida notaries to perform online remote notarizations after the completion of an application and training requirements. Below are the steps which must be taken for a notary to register as a Remote Online Notary Public.
You must complete the online education training course and receive a certificate to be submitted with your registration.
To register as an online notary public, you must first complete the online education training course and receive a certificate of completion to be attached to your registration application. Applicants are required to complete an Application Registration for Online Notary Public which can be found at the bottom of the page. This application must be mailed to Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, PO Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314 or in person or courier service to: 2415 North Monroe St., Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303. There is an initial fee of $10 payable by check to the Florida Department of State.
Remote Online Notary Public Education Providers:
National Notary Association - FL RON Certification Course
https://www.cynanotary.com/remote-online-notary.html
American Society of Notaries - FL Remote Online Notary Certification Course With Fundamentals Refresher
Notary Public Underwriters – Florida RON Certification Course
Chapter 2019-71, Laws of Florida). This law is in effect as of January 1, 2020. Additionally, 1N-7001, Florida Administrative Code outlines the duties and responsibilities of online notaries as well as the procedures for applying.
Questions may be directed to the Notary Section at 850.245.6975 or NotariesCorpHelp@dos.myflorida.com.