03/25/2020
ATTENTION REALTORS AND OTHER REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS:
I am receiving a lot of questions about remote online notarization so I wanted to provide some helpful information about this service that we are currently offering.
On June 7, 2019, HB 409 “Electronic Legal Documents” was signed into law (Chapter 2019-71, Laws of Florida). This law is in effect as of January 1, 2020. This law authorizes Florida notaries to perform online remote notarizations after the completion of an application and training requirements.
What is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
Remote online notarization is when documents are notarized in an electronic form where the signer uses an electronic signature and appears before the notary using online audio-video technology. Simply put, you can connect with a notary anywhere, anytime, without physically needing to meet them. This is usually done through a two way camera using technology similar to Skype and FaceTime. Note that a witness can also appear remotely to witness the ex*****on of the Deed.
What is the Process?
RON for businesses typically works as follows: (i) the business entity uploads documents to be signed and notarized; (ii) the RON platform receives the documents and sends notice to the signer; (iii) the signer receives the notice and accesses the website; (iv) once at the website, the signer begins the authentication process; (v) the notary receives notice that the signer has accessed the website and joins the signer for a two-way audio/video session that is recorded and completes the authentication process; (vi) the signer signs the documents and the notary electronically notarizes the documents (all while each party can see and hear each other through the two-way audio/video session); (vii) copies of the executed documents are returned to the business entity and signer; and (viii) copies of the audio/video recording of the authentication process and other authentication data is deposited in the notary’s electronic journal along with information about the signer and the notarized documents.
We at Attorneys Key Title LLC are fully set up to coordinate your entire closing through remote online notarization so that everyone can have their documents executed from the comfort and safety of their own home while practicing social distancing.
To help those who are suffering during these economic times, we are temporarily waiving our fee for the remote online notarization service. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to hear more about our services.
