FL H1111

Electronic notarial acts for real property transfers must include a watermark through the signature containing the date, time stamp, and names of grantor and grantee to prevent signature copying to other documents

Recording of real property instruments now requires presenting a clear, unredacted copy of valid government-issued photo identification for each person who executed the document

Valid identification documents include driver licenses, passports, state-issued ID cards, consular identification cards, or permanent resident cards

Clerks of circuit court may return non-compliant instruments for correction within 3 business days of receipt

Effective date: July 1, 2026