Florida § 117.215 - Relation to other laws.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 117.215 — Relation to other laws., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117.215. Relation to other laws.
(1) If a provision of law requires a notary public or other authorized official of this state to notarize a signature or a statement, to take an acknowledgment of an instrument, or to administer an oath or affirmation so that a document may be sworn, affirmed, made under oath, or subject to penalty of perjury, an online notarization performed in accordance with the provisions of this part and any rules adopted hereunder satisfies such requirement. (2) If a provision of law requires a signature or an act to be witnessed, compliance with the online electronic witnessing standards prescribed in s. 117.285 and any rules adopted thereunder satisfies that requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 117.215
What does Florida Statutes § 117.215 cover?
Section 117.215 ("Relation to other laws.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 117.215?
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