§ 117.225, Fla. Stat. · Part II. ONLINE NOTARIZATIONS
Registration; qualifications.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
A notary public, a civil-law notary appointed under chapter 118, or a commissioner of deeds appointed under part IV of chapter 721 may complete registration as an online notary public with the Department of State by:
(1) Holding a current commission as a notary public under part I of this chapter, an appointment as a civil-law notary under chapter 118, or an appointment as a commissioner of deeds under part IV of chapter 721, and submitting his or her commission or appointment number.
(2) Certifying that the notary public, civil-law notary, or commissioner of deeds registering as an online notary public has completed a classroom or online course covering the duties, obligations, and technology requirements for serving as an online notary public.
(3) Paying a notary public registration fee as required by s. 113.01.
(4) Submitting a registration as an online notary public to the Department of State, signed and sworn to by the registrant.
(5) Identifying the RON service provider or providers whose audio-video communication technology and processes for credential analysis and identity-proofing technologies the registrant intends to use for online notarizations.
(6) Providing evidence satisfactory to the Department of State that the registrant has obtained a bond in the amount of $25,000, payable to any individual harmed as a result of a breach of duty by the registrant acting in his or her official capacity as an online notary public, conditioned for the due discharge of the office, and on such terms as are specified in rule by the Department of State as reasonably necessary to protect the public. The bond shall be approved and filed with the Department of State and executed by a surety company duly authorized to transact business in this state. Compliance by an online notary public with this requirement shall satisfy the requirement of obtaining a bond under s. 117.01(7).
(7) Providing evidence satisfactory to the Department of State that the registrant acting in his or her capacity as an online notary public is covered by an errors and omissions insurance policy from an insurer authorized to transact business in this state, in the minimum amount of $25,000 and on such terms as are specified by rule by the Department of State as reasonably necessary to protect the public.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 9, ch. 2019-71; s. 4, ch. 2021-137.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 113.01, Fla. Stat.Fee for commissions issued by Governor.Printed as s. 113.01
- § 117.01, Fla. Stat.Appointment, application, suspension, revocation, application fee, bond, and oath.Printed as s. 117.01(7)
- Fla. Stat. ch. 118CIVIL-LAW NOTARIESPrinted as chapter 118
- Fla. Stat. ch. 721, pt. IVCOMMISSIONER OF DEEDSPrinted as part IV of chapter 721
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