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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Florida

In Florida a notary may charge up to $10 per notarial act (up to $25 for an online notarization), and registered online notaries have performed remote online notarizations since January 1, 2020.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Florida at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per notarial act
An online notary may charge up to $25 for an online notarial act. RON platform fees are separate.
Remote online notarization
Yes
An online notary physically located in Florida may notarize for signers anywhere using recorded audio-video technology.
RON law and effective date
Fla. Stat. 117.201 to 117.305, effective January 1, 2020
Enacted by ch. 2019-71, Laws of Florida.

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The rules in Florida

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Florida?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Florida: $10 per notarial act. An online notary may charge up to $25 for an online notarial act. RON platform fees are separate.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Florida?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Florida: yes. An online notary physically located in Florida may notarize for signers anywhere using recorded audio-video technology.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Florida, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Florida: Fla. Stat. 117.201 to 117.305, effective January 1, 2020. Enacted by ch. 2019-71, Laws of Florida.

Where do the Florida notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Fla. Stat. 117.05, Fla. Stat. 117.265 and Fla. Stat. 117.275. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.