Bill > S1232

This bill modifies laws related to the recording of real property documents in Florida. It requires that electronic signatures used for notarial acts, which are official acts performed by a notary public, must include a watermark displaying the date, time, and names of the grantor (seller) and grantee (buyer) to prevent unauthorized copying. Additionally, the bill mandates that when instruments conveying real property are submitted for recording, a clear copy of a valid and unredacted identification document for each person who signed the instrument must be presented to the clerk of the circuit court. A "valid and unredacted identification document" is defined as a government-issued photo ID with the individual's name, address, photograph, and signature, such as a driver's license or passport. Clerks are authorized to return instruments for correction if they don't meet these requirements, but they must do so within three business days of receiving them. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1232