Remote online notary in Florida
Remote online notarization (RON) lets you sign a document and have it notarized over live video by a commissioned Florida notary. Florida has allowed it since January 1, 2020. The notary must be in Florida; you can be anywhere. At Mobile Mark Notary, one online notarial act costs $40, with no travel charge.
What it costs
| Charge | What it covers | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Online notarial act | Each acknowledgment, jurat, oath, or affirmation performed online. The Florida maximum. §117.275, F.S. | $25 each |
| Platform fee | Identity proofing, the recorded session, and the notarization platform. Once per session. | $15 |
| After-hours or weekend | Sessions starting before 8:00 a.m., at 7:00 p.m. or later Eastern, or on a weekend. | $35 |
| Rush | Requested start less than 6 hours after the request, subject to availability. | $25 |
- One signer, one affidavit, weekday afternoon.$40$25 + $15
- Two signers on one power of attorney, same session.$652 × $25 + $15
Why most clients choose online
- Lower cost. $40 online against $82 for the same act in person in Seminole County, where travel is $72.
- No travel, no waiting window. You join from your own phone or computer at the scheduled time.
- Anywhere. Signers in other states and other countries can use it, subject to the receiving party's acceptance.
- A finished PDF. The notarized document arrives electronically, ready to email or to eRecord with a Florida county.
- A complete record. The session is recorded and kept at least ten years with the electronic journal (§117.245, F.S.).
What you need
- A computer, tablet, or phone with a working camera, microphone, and steady internet connection for each signer
- A current government-issued photo ID for each signer
- U.S. credit history for each signer, so they can answer the identity questions
- The document as a PDF. Do not sign it ahead of time if it has a jurat or oath.
- An email address for each signer, for the session link
How it works
You send the request and the PDF, pay the Square invoice, verify your ID on the notarization platform, then sign on camera while the notary watches. The notary applies an electronic seal and certificate, and you download the notarized document. The step-by-step guide covers each step and what can go wrong.
What can be notarized online
Most documents a Florida notary can notarize in person, including affidavits, powers of attorney, deeds and other documents to be recorded, and consent forms. Marriages cannot be solemnized online (§117.209(1), F.S.), and some estate documents carry extra witness rules. See what documents can be notarized online in Florida.
When in person is the better choice
- A marriage ceremony
- A signer who cannot use a camera-equipped device or cannot pass the identity questions
- A receiving party that requires a wet-ink paper original
- A hospital or care-facility signer without a usable device
Mobile appointments cover a 20-mile radius around Sanford.
Questions
How much does online notarization cost?
$40 for one notarial act: the $25 online notarial fee, which is the most Florida allows per act (§117.275, F.S.), plus a $15 platform fee for identity proofing, the recorded session, and the platform. Each additional act in the same session is $25. There is no travel charge.
Do I have to be in Florida?
No. The notary must be physically in Florida; the signer can be anywhere. A signer outside Florida confirms on the record that they want a Florida notary to perform the act under Florida law (§117.265(3), F.S.).
What ID do I need, and what if I do not have U.S. credit history?
A current government-issued photo ID that you hold up to the camera, plus identity questions drawn from credit-bureau records. If the platform cannot verify your identity, Florida law does not allow the online notarization to go forward (§117.265(4), F.S.). Signers without U.S. credit history often cannot answer the questions; an in-person appointment is the usual alternative.
Can witnesses join online?
Yes. A witness may be with you or appear remotely in the same session (§117.285, F.S.). A remote witness must be a U.S. resident located in the United States. For wills, certain trusts, health care advance directives, and powers of attorney with banking or investment powers, the platform asks screening questions; if the signer is a vulnerable adult, the witnesses must be physically present with the signer.
Will the receiving party accept an online notarization?
Most do, but acceptance is their decision. Title companies, lenders, courts, agencies, and foreign governments each set their own rules. Confirm with whoever asked for the notarization before you book.
Can my online-notarized document be recorded with the county?
Yes. The notarized PDF can be eRecorded in a Florida county without being printed. Send a records request after the session and upload the file exactly as the platform delivered it.