A Florida remote online notary public is a commissioned notary public in the State of Florida with authority to perform a remote notarization using audio-video communication technology rather than having the individual physically appear before the notary at the time of the notarization.

A remote online service provider is a third party that provides you with a technology platform to allow you to do the following:

1. Attach or logically associate an electronic notarial certificate, signature, and seal to an electronic document.
2. Conduct identity proofing and credential analysis to verify a signer’s identity.
3. Store and maintain a recording of the video and audio conference of an online notarization session.

Click here to view a list of RON service providers listed on the Florida Department of State’s website. The Florida Department of State does not recommend nor endorse any particular third-party vendors. The basic requirements for vendors’ technology are found under Chapter 117, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 1N-7.001, Florida Administrative Code.

To register as a Florida remote online notary, you must:

1. Be a commissioned Florida notary
2. Complete an online education training course
3. Maintain a $25,000 notary bond during your notary commission term
4. Maintain a $25,000 in errors and omissions insurance
5. Contract with a RON service provider
6. Pay a $10 registration fee
7. Submit your remote online notary public application to the Department of State

Below is a list of the costs involved in becoming a remote online notary in Florida:

• Registration fee for the remote online notary course - $20.00.
• $25,000 remote online notary bond– $65.00.
• $25,000 errors and omissions insurance policy – Click here to calculate the price.
• Fee to have the application notarized – Up to $10.00.
• Registration with an approved remote online technology provider – Price varies by provider.
• Digital certificate – Click here for prices.
• Electronic notary seal – Check with your RON service provider for pricing and information.
• Application filing fee – $10.00.

Yes. You can use the $25,000 notary bond to apply to become a Florida traditional notary and to register as an online notary. If you are a current traditional notary and purchased a $7,500 notary bond, you must purchase a $25,000 notary bond to become a remote online notary.

Below is a breakdown of the cost of becoming a Florida online notary.

1- First, you must apply to become a traditional notary. You will need to do the following:

1. Purchase a $25,000 notary bond - $65.00
2. Pay the state filing fee - $39.00
3. Order a notary stamp - $21.95
4. Complete a three-hour training course - included at no charge when you purchase a notary package on our website.

2- To register as a Florida remote online notary, you must do the following:

1. Purchase a $25,000 notary errors and omissions insurance policy - $60.00
2. Complete a two-hour online education training course - $20.00
3. Contract with a remote online notarization service provider - prices vary by vendor
4. Purchase a digital certificate and electronic notary seal - check with your RON service provider for prices
5. Pay a registration fee - $10.00

Your remote online notary public registration runs concurrently with your traditional notary commission and expires at the same time your traditional notary commission expires.

You need to purchase a $25,000 remote online notary bond and a $25,000 notary errors and omissions insurance for the remaining years of your notary term. You will also need to complete a 2-hour RON course and submit an application to the Department of State. Click here if you would like to download the application forms to apply by mail.

Yes. All Florida notaries who wish to register as remote online notaries must complete a two-hour online education training course covering the laws, rules, duties, and authorities of a Florida remote online notary. Click here to register for the Florida remote online notary course.