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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to recording of instruments conveying real property; amending s. 117.021, F.S.; requiring electronic signatures for certain notarial acts to include specified information as a watermark to prevent copying; amending s. 695.26, F.S.; prohibiting the recording of certain instruments without specified identification; defining the term "valid identification document"; authorizing a clerk of the circuit court to return instruments for correction in specified circumstances; requiring such instruments to be returned within a specified timeframe; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when a notary public performs an electronic notarization for documents transferring real property, their electronic signature must include a watermark showing the date, time, and the names of the grantor and grantee to prevent unauthorized copying. Additionally, the bill mandates that clerks of the circuit court will not record certain documents related to real property unless a clear copy of a valid identification document, defined as a government-issued photo ID with name, address, photo, and signature, for each person signing the instrument is presented. The clerk is also authorized to return instruments for correction if they don't meet these requirements, but they must do so within three business days of receiving the document, and these changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (on 03/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1111 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1111/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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