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Florida Loan Signing Agent Requirements

Everything a notary loan signing agent needs to know about operating in Florida: commission terms, fees, journal requirements, bond obligations, RON status, and compliance notes.

Commission Term
4 years
Max Fee
$10 per notarial act
Journal Required
No
Bond Required
Yes — $7,500
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Governor (administered by Secretary of State)

Key Facts for Florida LSAs

  • ·Commission term: 4 years
  • ·$10 maximum fee per notarial act
  • ·$7,500 surety bond required
  • ·Journal optional (required for RON)
  • ·Very active RON market — multiple approved vendors
  • ·High-volume signing state

Journal Requirements

Optional

Optional; required for RON sessions

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Authorized

RON authorized; Florida has very active RON market with multiple approved vendors

Acceptable Identification

  • FL Driver's License
  • FL ID
  • Passport
  • Military ID

Acknowledgment Wording

Standard Florida acknowledgment per FS 117.05

E&O Insurance

E&O not required by state; $25k minimum recommended by signing services

Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification

Florida does not have a state LSA certification; NNA widely used

Notary Commission Renewal

Florida notary commissions are issued by the Governor (administered by Secretary of State). Commission term: 4 years.

https://notaries.dos.state.fl.us ↗

Frequently asked questions about Florida notary signings

What is the notary commission term in Florida?

Florida notary commissions are issued by the Governor (administered by Secretary of State) for a term of 4 years.

What is the maximum notary fee in Florida?

The maximum notary fee in Florida is $10 per notarial act.

Is a notary journal required in Florida?

No, a notary journal is not required in Florida, but is strongly recommended for loan signings. Optional; required for RON sessions.

Is Remote Online Notarization (RON) authorized in Florida?

Yes — RON is authorized in Florida. RON authorized; Florida has very active RON market with multiple approved vendors

What surety bond is required in Florida?

Florida requires a $7,500 surety bond for notary commissions.

What forms of ID are acceptable for notarization in Florida?

Acceptable IDs in Florida include: FL Driver's License, FL ID, Passport, Military ID.

How do I renew my notary commission in Florida?

Notary commissions in Florida are administered by the Governor (administered by Secretary of State). Renew at https://notaries.dos.state.fl.us.

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