Answer: In addition to the elements you review on notarized paper documents, examining the seal to determine if it was a proper notarization is a little different. Relevant information about the seal can be viewed when the computer cursor hovers over the electronic seal. You must see the full name of the notary public, the words “Notary Public State of Florida”, the expiration date of the notary’s commission, and the notary public’s commission number (Sec. 117.021(3), F.S.). Do not be concerned if other matters appear such as “signature not verified” as this is not important for your purposes in confirming validity.
Finally, if notarized remotely by a Florida online notary, there must also be a notation on the document in or adjacent to the seal that it was an online notarization (e.g. “online notary”) per Sec. 117.265(7), F.S.
Answer: In addition to the elements you review on notarized paper documents, examining the seal to determine if it was a proper notarization is a little different. Relevant information about the seal can be viewed when the computer cursor hovers over the electronic seal. You must see the full name of the notary public, the words “Notary Public State of Florida”, the expiration date of the notary’s commission, and the notary public’s commission number (Sec. 117.021(3), F.S.). Do not be concerned if other matters appear such as “signature not verified” as this is not important for your purposes in confirming validity.
Finally, if notarized remotely by a Florida online notary, there must also be a notation on the document in or adjacent to the seal that it was an online notarization (e.g. “online notary”) per Sec. 117.265(7), F.S.