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2. Do we need a separate E&O policy or is our Law Firm E&O sufficient?

Answer:  The statute (Sec. 117.225(7), F.S.) simply requires an online notary public to provide evidence of coverage satisfactory to the Department of State. You may wish to check coverage under your firm’s overall policy, but a standalone policy, which is not cost prohibitive, will likely best meet this requirement.


Answer:  The statute (Sec. 117.225(7), F.S.) simply requires an online notary public to provide evidence of coverage satisfactory to the Department of State. You may wish to check coverage under your firm’s overall policy, but a standalone policy, which is not cost prohibitive, will likely best meet this requirement.