What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Florida?

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for wills in Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Florida requires 2 witnesses for a will.Fla. Stat. § 732.502Verified Jul 15, 2026 Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Florida.Fla. Stat. § 732.502Verified Jul 15, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Yes. A will can be executed entirely remotely in Floridathe signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Fla. Stat. §§ 732.521-732.526). 2 witnesses must join the same video session.Fla. Stat. § 732.502Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a will in Florida: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign remotely: signer, notary, and 2 witnesses in one live video session

Yes. Florida hasn't adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but it recognizes a will validly executed under another state's law as long as the will was valid where signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. A Florida-specific will sidesteps that. The document portability tool shows the recognition rule by document type.

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