On June 7, 2019, HB 409 “Electronic Legal Documents” was 

signed into laws Chapter 2019-71 and took effect on January 

1, 2020, in addition with 1N-7001, Florida Administrative 

Code.

This law authorizes Florida notaries to perform online remote 

notarizations after the completion of an application and 

training requirements.   

According to the law any commissioned notary in Florida can 

apply to become an online notary and to perform an online 

notarization regardless of the physical location of the 

principal, provided the notary is physically located in Florida 

while performing the notarization.  

Witnesses may be physically present with the principal or by 

means of audio-video communication technology in conformity 

with Florida law.  

Remote Online Notaries must take certain steps to ensure the 

security of the notarization, including the use of audio-video 

technology to verify the identity of the principal.  

Additionally, the entire audio-visual conference session must 

be recorded and electronic journal shall be maintained for at 

least 10 years after the date of the notarial act.