Can a notary come to a hospital or assisted living room in Florida?

Yes. A Florida commissioned notary in our network can meet the signer at a hospital bed, rehab center, or assisted living room. Three things decide whether the notarization can happen. First, ID. The signer needs a current Florida ID, driver license, passport, or another ID listed in section 117.05(5). If the ID was lost, credible witnesses can swear to who the signer is: one witness the notary personally knows, or two witnesses who show their own valid ID. The witnesses must know the signer and have no stake in the document. Second, awareness. If the notary can't tell that the signer understands the document that day, the notary has to stop (section 117.107(5)). Book a time when the patient is usually most alert. Third, signing. A signer who cannot write can sign with a mark, or direct the notary to sign for them. Both need two disinterested witnesses: people who aren't named in the document and have nothing to gain from it. The notary cannot give legal advice or prepare your documents. Have them ready before the visit. Signing a durable power of attorney or a health care surrogate designation? Our guides explain each one before the visit. Each notarial act is $10, the Florida cap. Travel is quoted before you book. Call the nurse station to confirm visiting hours, then book.