FL S1232

Requires electronic notary signatures on real property conveyances to include a watermark containing the date, time stamp, and names of grantor and grantee to prevent copying the signature to other documents

Mandates that a clear, legible copy of a valid and unredacted government-issued photo ID for each person executing a real property instrument be presented to the clerk before recording

Defines "valid and unredacted identification document" as government-issued photo ID including name, address, photograph, and signature (examples: driver license, passport, state ID, consular ID, permanent resident card)

Authorizes clerks of circuit court to return non-compliant instruments for correction within 3 business days of receipt

Effective date: July 1, 2026