RON (Remote Online Notarization)

HomeServicesRON (Remote Online Notarization)

BROWARD COUNTY TITLE SERVICES

Remote Online Notarization for Florida Real Estate Closings

Close your Florida real estate transaction from anywhere in the world — without leaving your home, office, or hotel room. Ocean Title and Escrow Company offers Remote Online Notarization for buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders throughout Broward County and all of Florida, providing the same attorney-supervised closing protection in a fully digital, legally compliant format.

Schedule My Remote Closing
Call Broward: (954) 438-8393
Years Serving Broward County
0 +
States Where RON Is Accepted
0 +
Offices Across South Florida
0
Attorney Supervising Every RON File
0

Who Uses Remote Online Notarization with Ocean Title

RON removes the geographic barrier from every real estate closing. Whether you are across the country or across the globe, you can close your Florida transaction legally, securely, and on schedule — from any device with a camera and internet connection.

  • Out-of-state buyers purchasing homes, condos, or investment properties in Broward County
  • Foreign nationals and international investors closing on Florida real estate from abroad
  • Sellers who have already relocated and cannot return to Florida for a traditional closing
  • Investors managing multiple properties who need flexible, location-independent closing options
  • Heirs and Personal Representatives in probate sales who are located outside of Broward County
  • Lenders and mortgage brokers whose borrowers are unable to attend in-person signings
  • Realtors whose clients prefer the convenience of closing remotely without sacrificing legal protection

Why Florida Buyers and Sellers Choose Ocean Title for Remote Online Notarization

Attorney-Supervised — Full Legal Protection Remotely

A remote closing with Ocean Title carries the same attorney oversight as an in-person closing at our Pembroke Pines office. Every RON session is supervised by our licensed attorney team — meaning legal questions are answered in real time, document accuracy is verified, and your transaction is protected at every step, regardless of where you are located.

Legally Valid and Fully Compliant Under Florida Law

Florida law expressly authorizes Remote Online Notarization under Florida Statute 117.021. RON closings conducted by a Florida-commissioned online notary are legally equivalent to in-person notarizations and are accepted by title underwriters, lenders, and recording offices throughout Florida, including Broward County. Your remotely executed documents are fully enforceable.

Secure Identity Verification and Audit Trail

Every RON session includes multi-factor identity verification — credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication, and live audio-video confirmation of the signer's identity. The entire session is recorded and an encrypted digital audit trail is maintained. This level of security exceeds what is possible at a traditional paper notarization.

Convenient Scheduling — Close From Anywhere

RON eliminates travel time, scheduling conflicts, and geographic limitations. You can sign your closing documents from your home, your office, or anywhere in the world with a computer, tablet, or smartphone and a stable internet connection. Our team coordinates every aspect of the remote closing — all you need to do is show up online at the scheduled time.

Distance Is No Longer a Barrier to Closing Your Florida Real Estate Transaction

Ocean Title and Escrow Company offers fully attorney-supervised Remote Online Notarization for buyers, sellers, and investors closing Florida real estate from anywhere in the world. Contact our Broward County office today to schedule your remote closing.

Broward: (954) 438-8393|Miami: (305) 542-8684
Schedule My Remote Closing

Florida Real Estate Transactions We Close Remotely

  • Residential purchases and sales — single-family homes, condos, and townhouses
  • Refinance closings for homeowners located outside of Broward County or out of state
  • Investment property purchases by out-of-state and foreign national investors
  • Commercial real estate closings with out-of-state or international buyers and sellers
  • Probate and estate sale closings with heirs located outside of Florida
  • Short sale closings for sellers who have already relocated
  • 1031 exchange closings for investors unable to attend in person
  • LLC and entity closings where signers are located in different states or countries

Remote Online Notarization is accepted for virtually every type of Florida real estate closing — provided the lender and all parties consent to the remote format. Most major Florida lenders, title underwriters, and recording offices now accept RON-executed documents without restriction. For transactions where a lender does not permit RON, Ocean Title offers mail-away closing packages and mobile notary services as alternative options.

If you are purchasing, selling, or refinancing Broward County property from outside of Florida — or simply prefer the convenience of closing from home — contact our team to confirm whether your specific lender and transaction type qualify for remote online notarization. We guide you through the process from start to finish.

What You Need for a Remote Online Notarization Closing

A RON closing with Ocean Title requires minimal technical preparation. Most signers complete their remote closing without any technical difficulties — our team guides you through the platform, document review, and identity verification process before the session begins.

The technology requirements are simple and the process is straightforward. If you can conduct a video call, you can close your Florida real estate transaction remotely with Ocean Title.

Device with Camera

A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera and microphone.

Stable Internet Connection

A reliable internet connection capable of supporting a video call session.

Government-Issued Photo ID

A valid passport, driver's license, or other government-issued identification.

Closing Documents

Documents are sent to you digitally in advance — no printing required.

How Your Remote Online Notarization Closing Works with Ocean Title

01 File Opening and RON Eligibility Confirmation

When your file is opened at Ocean Title, we confirm whether your transaction and lender qualify for Remote Online Notarization. Most Florida lenders and title underwriters accept RON-executed documents, but lender-specific requirements vary. We verify eligibility early in the process so there are no surprises close to your closing date. If RON is not available for your specific transaction, we arrange a mail-away package or mobile notary as an alternative — ensuring you still close on schedule without traveling to Broward County.

Regardless of whether your closing is in-person or remote, the title and closing preparation process is identical. We conduct a full title search on the Florida property, resolve any title issues, coordinate with your lender for financed transactions, prepare all closing documents, and review every figure for accuracy before sending documents to the RON platform. The remote format changes where you sign — not the thoroughness of the work that protects your transaction.

Before your RON session begins, you complete a secure multi-factor identity verification process — including credential analysis of your government-issued photo ID and knowledge-based authentication questions drawn from public records. This verification process meets or exceeds Florida statutory requirements for online notarization and provides a higher level of identity assurance than traditional paper notarizations. The entire verification is completed digitally before you see a single document.

At your scheduled closing time, you join a secure audio-video session with one of Ocean Title’s Florida-commissioned online notaries. You review each closing document on screen, sign electronically, and receive the notary’s electronic seal in real time. The session is recorded in its entirety and stored as an encrypted digital audit trail. Our attorney team is available throughout the session to answer any questions about the documents you are signing.

Immediately following the RON session, all executed documents are submitted to your lender for review and funding authorization. Because RON documents are delivered electronically rather than shipped by mail, the turnaround from signing to lender review is significantly faster than traditional mail-away closings. This speed benefit is particularly valuable for refinance closings and time-sensitive purchase transactions.

After your lender authorizes funding, we record the deed and any new mortgage with the Broward County Clerk of Courts — the same recording process used for every in-person closing. We disburse all funds according to the closing statement, deliver your final closing package electronically, and send your owner’s title insurance policy. Your remote closing is completed with the same thoroughness and legal protection as any closing conducted at our Pembroke Pines office.

Frequently Asked Questions — Remote Online Notarization for Florida Real Estate

Is Remote Online Notarization legal in Florida?

Yes. Florida was one of the first states to authorize Remote Online Notarization, under Florida Statute 117.021. Florida-commissioned online notaries may perform notarizations via audio-video technology for signers located anywhere in the world. RON-executed documents are legally equivalent to traditionally notarized documents and are accepted by courts, recording offices, title underwriters, and lenders throughout Florida, including Broward County.

Most major Florida lenders, mortgage companies, and title underwriters now accept RON-executed closing documents. However, lender acceptance is not universal — some lenders still require in-person or mail-away closings for specific loan products. Ocean Title confirms RON eligibility with your lender early in the process so you know your options before the closing date. If your lender does not permit RON, we arrange a mail-away package or mobile notary as an alternative.
No. That is the primary advantage of RON. You can complete your Florida real estate closing from any location in the world — provided you have a device with a camera, a stable internet connection, and a valid government-issued photo ID. Ocean Title has facilitated remote closings for buyers and sellers located across the United States, in Latin America, Europe, and other international locations.
You need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera and microphone, a stable internet connection capable of supporting a video call, and a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport or driver’s license. Closing documents are delivered to you digitally in advance — no printing is required. Our team provides platform instructions before the session so you are fully prepared.
RON identity verification is a multi-factor process that includes credential analysis — digital examination of your government-issued photo ID — and knowledge-based authentication, which involves answering questions about your personal history drawn from public records. Both steps must be completed successfully before the signing session begins. The entire session is also recorded and stored as an encrypted digital audit trail, providing a higher level of identity assurance than traditional paper notarizations.
Yes. Remote Online Notarization is particularly valuable for foreign national buyers and international investors purchasing Broward County real estate. You can close your Florida transaction from your home country without traveling to the United States. International signers must have a valid passport for identity verification. For foreign national transactions, additional compliance requirements may apply — including FIRPTA withholding and FinCEN reporting — which Ocean Title manages as part of the closing process.
In many respects, RON is more secure than a traditional in-person notarization. The multi-factor identity verification process, live audio-video recording of the entire session, encrypted digital audit trail, and tamper-evident electronic signatures provide a comprehensive record of the signing that paper closings cannot match. Florida law requires that RON session recordings be retained for a minimum period, creating a permanent record of the transaction that protects all parties.
Let’s Start Talking

Your Transaction,
Our Priority

Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, or investing, our team is ready to guide you through every step. Contact us today and we will take care of the rest.
Broward Office

11200 Pines Blvd,
Suite 200
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 438-8393
oibrahim@titleocean.com

Miami Office

1900 N. Bayshore Dr.,
Suite 1-A
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 542-8684
oibrahim@titleocean.com

Schedule Your Remote Online Notarization Closing

Our Broward County office coordinates Remote Online Notarization closings for buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders throughout Florida and worldwide. Contact us today to confirm RON eligibility for your transaction and schedule your remote closing.

Pembroke