E-signature law
Electronic Signature Laws in Florida
Yes. Florida UETA and the Electronic Signature Act make e-signatures valid for most commercial transactions.
Last verified July 1, 2026
Governing law
Florida Electronic Signature Act, Fla. Stat. §668.50 (UETA) and the Electronic Signature Act of 1996, Fla. Stat. §§668.001–668.006
Enacted: 2000
Key sections
- §668.50(7) (legal effect)
- §668.50(3) (scope)
- §668.006 (secure electronic signatures)
Florida has both the Electronic Signature Act of 1996 and UETA (adopted 2000). Florida is a high-volume real estate state and electronic signatures are standard practice for residential and commercial transactions. Florida also permits remote online notarization.
Florida's statute works alongside the federal ESIGN Act. See ESIGN Act vs UETA: which law applies for how the two interact.
What the law requires
- Intent to sign. The signer must act with intent
- Consent to electronic transactions. Parties must agree to use electronic records
- Attribution. The signature must be attributable to the signer
- Record integrity. The record must be accurately reproducible
Documents that may still require a wet signature
This list is not exhaustive. When in doubt, consult a licensed attorney in the jurisdiction.
- Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts
- Negotiable instruments (with some exceptions)
- Documents that governing law requires to be in a specific physical format
- Court filings (governed by Florida court e-filing rules separately)
How WoltSign addresses these requirements
WoltSign captures the elements that most e-signature laws require for enforceability: the signer's intent to sign (shown by their action of typing or drawing a signature), their consent to conduct the transaction electronically (captured at the start of each signing session), attribution (the email address and IP address associated with each signature event), and an unaltered record of the signed document with a tamper-evident audit trail.
WoltSign is designed to support the general requirements of ESIGN and UETA. Whether a specific signing session produces an enforceable signature depends on the facts of that transaction, the document type, and the applicable law. No e-signature tool can guarantee a legal outcome.
Read more in what makes an e-signature legally binding and on the e-signatures product page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions teams ask most often about this topic.
Are electronic signatures legal in Florida?
Yes. Florida adopted UETA in 2000 and also has its own Electronic Signature Act. Electronic signatures are valid for most commercial and consumer transactions in Florida. Real estate transactions, including purchase agreements and listing contracts, routinely use electronic signatures in Florida.
Is Florida one of the states where e-signatures are most commonly used for real estate?
Yes. Florida's high real estate transaction volume means electronic signatures are standard practice for purchase agreements, disclosures, and addenda. Florida also permits remote online notarization for documents requiring notarization.
What documents cannot be signed electronically in Florida?
Florida UETA excludes wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts. Negotiable instruments and documents required to be in a specific physical format are also excluded in some circumstances. Check with a Florida attorney for any document where you are uncertain.
Does WoltSign work for Florida real estate transactions?
WoltSign handles the signing workflow for real estate documents. Whether WoltSign's signatures satisfy the requirements of a specific Florida real estate transaction, including any county recording requirements for deeds, is a legal question. Work with your transaction coordinator or attorney for the full closing package.
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WoltSign captures consent, intent, attribution, and a tamper-evident audit trail for every signing session.