117.255 – Use of electronic journal, signature, and seal.
117.255 Use of electronic journal, signature, and seal.— (1) An online notary public shall: (a) Take reasonable steps to ensure that any registered device used to create an electronic seal is current and has not been revoked or terminated by the issuing or registering authority of the device. (b) Keep the electronic journal and electronic seal secure and under […]
117.265 – Online notarization procedures.
117.265 Online notarization procedures.— (1) An online notary public physically located in this state may perform an online notarization that meets the requirements of this part regardless of whether the principal or any witnesses are physically located in this state at the time of the online notarization. A commissioner of deeds registered as an online notary public […]
117.275 – Fees for online notarization.
117.275 Fees for online notarization.—An online notary public or the employer of such online notary public may charge a fee, not to exceed $25, for performing an online notarial act under this part. Fees for services other than notarial acts, including the services of a RON service provider, are not governed by this section. A RON […]
117.285 – Supervising the witnessing of electronic records.
117.285 Supervising the witnessing of electronic records.—Supervising the witnessing of an electronic record by an online notary public in accordance with this section is a notarial act. An online notary public may supervise the witnessing of electronic records by complying with the online notarization procedures of this part and using the same audio-video communication technology used […]
117.295 – Standards for electronic and online notarization; rulemaking authority.
117.295 Standards for electronic and online notarization; rulemaking authority.— (1) For purposes of this part, the Department of State may adopt rules necessary to implement the requirements of this chapter and to set standards for online notarization which include, but are not limited to: (a) Improvements in technology and methods of assuring the identity of principals and the […]
117.305 – Relation to federal law.
117.305 Relation to federal law.—This part supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act as authorized under 15 U.S.C. ss. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede s. 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. s. 7001(c), or authorize the electronic delivery of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. s. 7003(b). History.—s. […]
117.108 – Validity of acts, seals, and certificates prior to January 1, 1995.
117.108 Validity of acts, seals, and certificates prior to January 1, 1995.—A notarial act performed, a notarial certificate signed, or a notarial seal used by any notary public before January 1, 1995, which would have been valid under the laws in effect in this state on January 1, 1991, is valid. History.—s. 5, ch. 93-62.
117.201 – Definitions.
117.201 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Appear before,” “before,” or “in the presence of” means: (a) In the physical presence of another person; or (b) Outside of the physical presence of another person, but able to see, hear, and communicate with the person by means of audio-video communication technology. (2) “Audio-video communication technology” means technology in compliance […]
117.209 – Authority to perform online notarizations.
117.209 Authority to perform online notarizations.— (1) An online notary public may perform any of the functions authorized under part I of this chapter as an online notarization by complying with the requirements of this part and any rules adopted by the Department of State pursuant to s. 117.295, excluding solemnizing the rites of matrimony. (2) If a […]
117.215 – Relation to other laws.
117.215 Relation to other laws.— (1) If a provision of law requires a notary public or other authorized official of this state to notarize a signature or a statement, to take an acknowledgment of an instrument, or to administer an oath or affirmation so that a document may be sworn, affirmed, made under oath, or subject to […]