Introduction to Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Florida

Steps

1. Define Remote Online Notarization and understand how it differs from traditional notarization (physical presence vs. online presence) [6].
2. Identify the legislative framework authorizing RON in Florida (Chapter 117, Part II, Florida Statutes, and related rules) [2].
3. Recognize that Florida online notarizations are valid under Florida law regardless of the signer’s location, as long as the notary is in Florida [1].
4. Understand key definitions in Florida’s RON law (e.g., “online notary public,” “audio- video communication technology,” “identity proofing”) [7] [8].