Like all states, Florida has its own specific laws governing the duties of a notary public. See if you have mastered the Sunshine State’s laws by answering the following True/False questions. 

Revised November 26, 2024

How well do you know Florida's notary laws? Take this quick quiz to find out! Scroll down for the answers.

1. You can become a notary if you live in another state but have a place of employment in the State of Florida. True or False
2. A Florida notary may perform official acts in any state. True or False
3. A Florida notary must use an ink stamp as their official seal. True or False
4. A Florida notary is not required to keep and maintain a notary record book. True or False
5. Florida notaries are allowed to perform marriage ceremonies for family members. True or False
6. According to Florida law, a Social Security card is an acceptable form of identification that a notary may rely upon for notarization. True or False
7. A Florida notary may perform a remote online notarization (RON). True or False

Answers

1. False: You must be a resident of the State of Florida to become a Florida notary.
2. False: Florida notaries may only perform notarial acts within the geographical boundaries of the State of Florida.
3. True: The official seal must be an ink stamp, which can be round or rectangular. An embosser may only be used only in conjunction with the official seal.
4. True: Florida law does not require traditional notaries to keep a record book, but it’s highly recommended to protect against liability.
5. True: This is the only notarial act Florida notaries may perform for family.
6. False: A Social Security card is not an acceptable form of identification. A satisfactory form of identification must be current or issued within the last 5 years, that has a serial number or other identifying number such as a driver or non-driver license, U.S. Passport, Foreign Passport. For a complete list of acceptable IDs, refer to Florida Statute 117.05 (5)(b).
7. True: Florida notaries are authorized to perform remote online notarizations.  However, Florida notaries are required to obtain their RON commission certification after obtaining their traditional notary commission.