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 […]
117.01 – Appointment, application, suspension, revocation, application fee, bond, and oath.
117.01 Appointment, application, suspension, revocation, application fee, bond, and oath.— (1) The Governor may appoint as many notaries public as he or she deems necessary, each of whom must be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of this state. A permanent resident alien may apply and be appointed and shall file with his […]
117.021 – Electronic notarization.
117.021 Electronic notarization.— (1) Any document requiring notarization may be notarized electronically. The provisions of ss. 117.01, 117.03, 117.04, 117.05(1)-(11), (13), and (14), 117.105, and 117.107 apply to all notarizations under this section. (2) In performing an electronic notarial act, a notary public shall use an electronic signature that is: (a) Unique to the notary public; (b) Capable of independent […]
117.03 – Administration of oaths.
117.03 Administration of oaths.—A notary public may administer an oath and make a certificate thereof when it is necessary for the execution of any writing or document to be published under the seal of a notary public. The notary public may not take an acknowledgment of execution in lieu of an oath if an oath is […]
117.04 – Acknowledgments.
117.04 Acknowledgments.—A notary public is authorized to take the acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments of writing for record, as fully as other officers of this state. History.—s. 2, ch. 1127, 1860; RS 220; GS 305; RGS 416; CGL 482; s. 20, ch. 73-334; s. 8, ch. 81-260; s. 3, ch. 91-291; s. 3, ch. 93-62; […]
117.045 – Marriages.
117.045 Marriages.—A notary public is authorized to solemnize the rites of matrimony. For solemnizing the rites of matrimony, the fee of a notary public may not exceed those provided by law to the clerks of the circuit court for like services. History.—s. 4, ch. 98-246.
117.05 – Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.
117.05 Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.— (1) A person may not obtain or use a notary public commission in other than his or her legal name, and it is unlawful for a notary public to notarize his or her own signature. Any person applying for […]