Not in Florida? You Can Still Use a Florida Remote Online Notary
- Jeannie Johnston
- Aug 28
- 3 min read
You're in New York. Your Florida notary is in Florida.
Can you still get your document notarized?
In many cases, yes.
One of the biggest advantages of Florida Remote Online Notarization (RON) is that the signer does not generally have to be physically located in Florida.
The Florida online notary must be physically located in Florida when performing the notarization—but you may be across the state, across the country, or even outside the United States.
How Can a Florida Notary Notarize Someone in Another State?
Remote Online Notarization allows a commissioned Florida online notary to meet with a signer through a secure audio-video platform rather than meeting face-to-face.
For example, you could be:
Living in New York but handling a Florida transaction
Visiting family in California
Traveling for work in Texas
A Florida resident temporarily out of state
A Florida property owner who lives somewhere else
Traveling or living outside the United States
Meanwhile, your Florida Remote Online Notary remains physically located in Florida and performs the notarization under Florida law.
How Does Remote Online Notarization Work?
RON is more than a regular video call. Florida online notarizations are performed through secure technology designed to satisfy Florida's legal requirements.
The process generally includes:
Providing your document electronically.
Completing the required identity-verification process.
Meeting your Florida online notary through live audio and video.
Electronically signing your document.
The notary completing the electronic notarization.
Receiving your completed document electronically.
The audio-video session is also recorded and retained as required by Florida law.
What If I'm Outside the United States?
This is where the rules become more specific. Florida law can permit a Florida online notary to perform a remote notarization when the signer is outside the United States, but additional legal requirements apply. For example, the document or transaction must have the required connection to the United States, and the Florida online notary must not have actual knowledge that the notarial act is prohibited in the country where the signer is physically located. Because international situations vary, contact Markly before scheduling so we can determine whether your particular circumstances qualify for Florida RON.
Why Would I Use a Florida Online Notary If I'm Somewhere Else?
Convenience is the obvious answer—but there are many situations where RON can be especially useful.
Maybe you:
Own property in Florida but live in another state.
Are traveling when an important document arrives.
Recently moved but still have Florida business to handle.
Have family members involved in a transaction who live in different places.
Live overseas but have qualifying business, property, or other matters connected to the United States.
Have mobility or transportation limitations.
Simply don't want to drive around searching for an available notary.
Instead of finding a new notary wherever you happen to be, you may be able to meet with a Florida Remote Online Notary securely from your computer or compatible device.
Can Every Document Be Remotely Notarized?
No. While many documents are eligible for Remote Online Notarization, certain documents or circumstances may have additional legal requirements. The organization receiving your document may also have its own policies regarding electronic signatures and remotely notarized documents. If your document was provided by an attorney, title company, lender, government agency, or another organization, confirm that an electronically signed and remotely notarized document will be accepted before your appointment.
What Do I Need for a RON Appointment?
You'll generally need:
A reliable internet connection
A compatible device with a camera and microphone
Acceptable identification
Your document in electronic form
The ability to complete the RON platform's required identity verification
And don't worry—you don't need to be a technology wizard. We'll guide you through the process.
Where Is Markly During the Notarization?
Right here in Florida. That's the important distinction. Markly doesn't perform Florida notarizations from anywhere in the world. Markly performs Remote Online Notarizations from Florida for eligible signers who may be located elsewhere. You could be hundreds—or potentially thousands—of miles away from your notary and still complete an eligible notarization online. That's what makes RON such a powerful option.
Need a Florida Remote Online Notary?
You don't necessarily have to be in Florida to use one. Contact Markly: Online and Mobile Notary Service to find out whether your document and circumstances qualify for Florida Remote Online Notarization (RON). Whether you're elsewhere in Florida, across the country, or potentially overseas, we can help determine whether online notarization is an option for you.
Your Florida Online Notary stays in Florida. You don't necessarily have to be.
Contact Markly today to schedule your Remote Online Notarization.
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