Can a power of attorney or health care directive be signed online in Florida?
Yes, with added safeguards. Witnesses may appear by video during an online notarization, with extra screening when fewer than two witnesses are physically present.
Yes, with added safeguards. A Florida power of attorney needs two subscribing witnesses and a notary acknowledgment under section 709.2105, Florida Statutes, and a health care surrogate designation needs two adult witnesses under section 765.202.
Witnesses may appear by video during an online notarization session. When fewer than two witnesses are physically present, section 117.285 requires screening and identity questions for powers of attorney covering banking or investment powers and for health care advance directives, and remote witnessing is not effective for a vulnerable adult.
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