Online Notary FAQs: What to Know Before You Book

A notary public is an official appointed by the state government to witness and certify the signing of legal documents.

You will need to provide a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, military ID or state ID, to verify your identity.

We specialize in Remote Online Notarization (RON), offering secure and convenient online notarization available worldwide, by appointment. Imagine you are traveling in a different time zone and suddenly realize you need a document signed right away. No need to wait until you are back home. With RON, you can connect with us online from anywhere in the world and have your document notarized on the spot. Beyond RON, Lyanne also handles Florida apostilles, certified translations, estate planning signings, notarizations in Spanish and mobile notary visits in Sanford.

Remote online notarization allows you to have documents notarized via a secure online platform. You can connect with us virtually from anywhere in the world, making it a convenient option for those unable to meet in person. Learn more about Is Online Notarization Safe? How RON Protects Your Identity 

Yes. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is fully legal and recognized in Florida under Florida Statute § 117.265, which authorizes notaries physically located in Florida to notarize documents online through secure, state-approved audio-video platforms. Because RON is authorized in Florida and other states, notarizations performed online are widely accepted for Affidavits, Loan Documents, Real Estate Closings, Estate Planning Forms, and other Legal Paperwork used nationwide. 

 To complete a RON session smoothly, signers will typically need:

• A laptop, smartphone, or tablet with a camera and microphone 
• A stable internet connection 
• A valid government-issued ID for identity verification 
• Their document(s) ready in digital format

Related article:  The Ultimate Guide to Remote Online Notarization 

Absolutely. A laptop, tablet, or smartphone will work, as long as the device has a camera, microphone and reliable internet connection. 

Not at all. With RON, we can notarize documents for signers located anywhere, inside or outside the U.S. What matters is that the notary follows the RON laws of their specific commissioning state. 

Yes! Notaries can assist signers who do not have an SSN for RON. Alternative identification methods may be used to verify their identity, such as biometrics (facial recognition) to match their valid government-issued ID or passport.  

Yes. Mobile notary visits across Central Florida start at $100, plus a travel fee based on distance. Your full price is confirmed before the appointment, and every document is reviewed before you sign.

Every signing requires a $25 deposit to secure your appointment. This ensures that both your time and ours are respected, and that we are fully committed to your signing. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made after this window will result in the deposit being forfeited. If we are unable to provide the service for any reason on our end, your deposit will be refunded in full. If you need to reschedule, please contact us ahead of time so we can make the proper arrangements. 

Your session is handled by Lyanne Velazquez, a commissioned Florida Notary Public and Remote Online Notary based in Sanford. She works in English and Spanish and has completed over 1,700 notarizations for clients in the U.S. and abroad.

Online notarization starts at $75 for one signer and one document, plus $20 for each additional notarial stamp. Mobile visits start at $100 plus a travel fee based on distance. Your final total is confirmed before signing.

Yes. Estate planning signings include two witnesses, online or in person: $250 for one signer or $350 for a couple. Your attorney prepares the documents and determines what they require.

Yes. We prepare and submit Florida documents to the Florida Department of State for an apostille, so they can be used in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. We can notarize the document first if it needs it, and we guide you in English or Spanish from start to finish. Timelines and pricing are on our Florida Apostille Services page.

In many cases, yes. You can join from anywhere in the U.S. or abroad and complete your session by secure video with a Florida Remote Online Notary. Acceptance depends on where your document is going, so confirm with the receiving agency, bank, or your attorney before you book. Start on our Remote Online Notary page.

Yes. Lyanne is a bilingual Florida Remote Online Notary, so booking, instructions, and your full session can happen in Spanish. Sí, hablamos tu idioma, from your first message to your final signature. Learn more on our Notarización en Español page.

Yes. We offer electronic recording (e-recording) for Florida deeds and other real property documents, such as notices of commencement and lien releases. You can sign, notarize, and submit to the county without a courthouse trip. See our Florida Deed Recording Services page for counties and pricing.