Your client is outside the country. The documents need to be signed by Friday. Knowledge-based authentication just failed.
Most RON platforms verify identity with KBA, which pulls questions from United States public records. No US credit, mortgage, or utility history means nothing to verify against. The session stops. The deadline stays Friday.
Knowledge-Based Authentication, in plain terms
- Questions are generated from United States public records.
- Thin or no US record history means no questions can be built.
- Attempts are limited, so there is little room to recover.
- When it fails, the signing stops until you have another path.
Beyond Borders is the answer. It is a practical, Florida Bar approved overview of how Florida's online notarization statute handles these exact moments: what identity proofing methods are available when KBA fails, what to do when the signer is outside the United States, and which state's law governs an online notarization so you know the answer before your client asks.
Part of the complete 3.0 hour technology requirement.
The Gap
Attorneys are being asked to use RON.
Most have never seen it explained clearly.
Your client asks if they can sign remotely. Your paralegal asks which platform is compliant. Nearly all available training is built for notaries, not for the attorneys and staff who have to answer those questions.
Non-compliant notarizations do not fail at the signing table. They fail weeks later, when the transaction can least absorb it.
Identity and Trust
AI Is Changing Everything.
But Who Is Verifying Your Clients?
- Fake IDs
- Deepfakes
- Digital signatures
As technology evolves, so do the questions surrounding identity and trust. Remote online notarization brings those conversations closer to your practice than you might think.
How does a platform verify an ID? What confirms that the person signing is actually your client? And what happens when they are halfway around the world?
Let us talk about the technology behind RON and what it means for the way you serve your clients.
What attorneys should know about Remote Online Notarization
What is RON?
Remote Online Notarization (RON) lets a notary public and signer complete a notarial act using audio-visual technology instead of being physically present. The transaction is recorded, the signer's identity is verified electronically, and the notarial journal and recording are retained according to state law.
Who is RON built for?
Most RON education is built for notaries. RONpreneur is built for the legal professionals who work with them. Attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff learn the framework, answer client questions, and coordinate signings with confidence.
Key takeaways for Florida attorneys
- Florida requires 3 technology CLE credits per reporting cycle, and they do not carry over.
- Each session is Florida Bar approved for 1.0 credit, general or technology.
- Sessions are on demand, approved through March 31, 2028.
- Approval numbers are verifiable with The Florida Bar before you spend anything.
The Series
Beyond Borders: The Global Guide to Remote Online Notarization
Technology credits that actually apply to your practice. Three on-demand, Florida Bar approved sessions on Remote Online Notarization, taught from experience across six state-approved RON platforms, not theory. Your team should not be spending billable hours chasing signatures. Each session is approved for 1.0 credit, general or technology.
Start here
First, the thing that stops remote signings: the identity check.
Before the session can proceed, the signer proves who they are, usually through Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA), questions built from US public records. Little or no US record history means no questions, a failed check, and an unsigned document. That single failure point is why this series exists.
Three Bar-Approved Sessions
Complete the full 3.0 hour technology requirement.
Technology credit earned
3.0 / 3.0 hours
Session 1: The Global Guide
Florida Bar Approved · 1.0 approved credit
- Basic level
- No cost
The foundation. What RON is, how an online notarization differs from a traditional one, what Florida law requires, and the platform, identity, and record-keeping basics to know before a client asks.
Session 1 at no cost. 1.0 approved credit. Florida Bar Approved, Course #2608689N.
Session 2: When KBA Fails
Florida Bar Approved · 1.0 approved credit
- Intermediate level
- $247 with Session 3
The problem session. Where the identity questions come from, why the check fails for international or thin-record signers, and what Florida Statute 117.265 allows when KBA is not an option.
1.0 approved credit, general or technology. Florida Bar Approved, Course #2608954N.
Training your whole team? Firm pricing for 3 or more attorneys and staff, with one invoice. Request firm pricing
Session 3: The International Workflow
Florida Bar Approved · 1.0 approved credit
- Intermediate level
- $247 with Session 2
The execution session. Coordinating multi-signer and cross-border signings, which state law governs the notarization, and how to keep your records compliant.
1.0 approved credit, general or technology. Florida Bar Approved, Course #2609033N.
Training your whole team? Firm pricing for 3 or more attorneys and staff, with one invoice. Request firm pricing
Your Roadmap
The R-O-N Framework
Readiness. Orchestration. Notarization.
Readiness
Is your practice RON-ready? The legal framework, platform requirements, and what your clients need before the session begins.
Orchestration
Coordinate the moving parts. Multi-signer sessions, witnesses, international clients, and identity verification, handled with confidence.
Notarization
The session itself, executed correctly. What to expect, how to prepare your clients, and how to protect the document.
Right Fit
Is This Series Right for Your Firm?
If your practice is navigating Remote Online Notarization, these situations may sound familiar.
This Training Is Built For You If...
- Your clients are outside Florida or outside the United States and need documents signed fast.
- Remote execution is slowing down your matters because no one on your team has a clear workflow.
- You need CLE credits that also make your firm faster and more client-friendly.
- Your paralegal or assistant will coordinate the signing, and they need a repeatable process.
- You want to answer client questions about RON without guessing or Googling.
Built from real RON implementation work with attorneys. If you recognized your firm above, this training was designed for you.
This Program May Not Be the Right Fit If...
- You're looking for notary certification or notary commission training.
- You only need a general overview of electronic signature laws.
- You're seeking legal advice or case-specific guidance.
Still deciding? Write to me and I will tell you honestly whether it fits your practice.
info@ronpreneur.com- Lyanne Velazquez
What You Get
Everything included with each session
1.0 CLE Credit
Florida Bar approved. Classified as general or technology.
Attorney Playbook
Practical reference notes you can use the next time a remote signing comes up.
Downloadable Materials
Checklists, statute references, and workflow guides to keep at your desk.
Certificate of Completion
Delivered by email after you finish, with the course approval number you use to report your own credits.
On-Demand Video
Pause, rewind, and watch on your schedule. Available through March 31, 2028.
Real-Workflow Scenarios
Examples drawn from actual KBA failures, international signers, and multi-state transactions.
Taught From Live Sessions, Not Slides
Hands-on experience across multiple state-approved RON platforms. Not Zoom.
A remote signing runs through a compliance stack, not a video call. These are the moving parts, in the order they happen.
01
Identity proofing
Knowledge-based authentication, and what the statute allows when it cannot be completed.
02
Credential analysis
How a government-issued ID is validated before the signer is admitted to the session.
03
Audio-visual session
The recorded appearance itself, and what has to be captured on the record.
04
Electronic signature
Tamper-evident sealing and how the certificate is attached to the document.
05
Journal entry
The notarial journal requirements that follow every online notarial act.
06
Retention
How long the recording and journal are kept, and who is responsible for them.
Educational overview of the Florida framework. Not legal advice, and not an endorsement of any platform.
Continuing Legal Education
How to Complete Your Florida CLE Technology Requirement in Three Hours
Beyond Borders: The Global Guide to Remote Online Notarization
Session 1: The Global Guide to Remote Online Notarization
Florida Bar Approved, Course #2608689N
No cost
1.0 approved credit. Start today.
Start Session 1Session 1 is offered at no cost through January 31, 2027. 1.0 approved credit. What it solves: how RON works for Florida attorneys, what the statute requires, and when it is the right tool for a remote client.
Sessions 2 and 3
Session 2: The Border Your Client Cannot Cross. Florida Bar Approved, Course #2608954N.
Session 3: The International Workflow for Remote Online Notarization. Florida Bar Approved, Course #2609033N.
$247
Sessions 2 and 3 together. With Session 1 at no cost, your full 3.0 hour technology requirement is $247 total.
Florida CLE credits do not carry over. Complete your 3 technology hours before your reporting cycle closes.
Both sessions. Certificate delivered by email. Course numbers included. What they solve: how to handle KBA failures, international signers, multi-state transactions, and the workflow questions that actually come up in practice.
Training your whole team? Firm pricing for 3 or more attorneys and staff, with one invoice. Request firm pricing
Format
On demand video, pause and resume
Format
On demand, pause and resume anytime
Credit
1.0 per session, general or technology
Access
Available through the approval period ending 03/31/2028
Prefer one session at a time? Any single session is $147. Choose One Session, $147. Training your whole team? Firm pricing for 3 or more attorneys and staff, with one invoice. Request firm pricing. Full course details on the Florida Bar CLE courses page.
Make It Right Guarantee
Because our CLE courses are delivered digitally and available on demand, course purchases are final. If you experience a technical issue, duplicate charge, incorrect enrollment, or do not receive the course or CLE credit described at purchase, contact us within 7 days. We will make it right through replacement access, course credit, or a refund when appropriate.
One remote signing that does not fall apart is worth more than this course.
Verify before you enroll.
Each session is Florida Bar approved, course by course. Course numbers and approval periods below.
Session 1: The Global Guide to Remote Online Notarization
- Course #
- 2608689N
- Level
- Basic
- Approval period
- 09/15/2026 - 03/31/2028
- Credit
- 1.0, general or technology
Session 2: The Border Your Client Cannot Cross
- Course #
- 2608954N
- Level
- Intermediate
- Approval period
- 09/12/2026 - 03/31/2028
- Credit
- 1.0, general or technology
Session 3: The International Workflow for Remote Online Notarization
- Course #
- 2609033N
- Level
- Intermediate
- Approval period
- 09/15/2026 - 03/31/2028
- Credit
- 1.0, general or technology
Confirm each course with The Florida Bar at floridabar.org (opens in a new tab). Your certificate of completion, delivered by email, shows the course reference number you use to report your own credits. Certificate question? info@ronpreneur.com.
Cross-Border, Without Friction
Your clients are everywhere.
Your signings shouldn't be stuck at a desk.
From estate plans signed across time zones to immigration affidavits witnessed from another continent, RON lets your practice meet clients where they are.
0
State-Approved RON Platforms
0+
Countries Served
Multiple
RON Platforms, Not Zoom
0.0
Bar Approved Hours
0
Languages (EN/ES)
2028
Approved Through March 31
Every figure above is a matter of record, not marketing. Each course can be confirmed with The Florida Bar at floridabar.org before you register.
Meet Your RON Instructor
Lyanne Velazquez
Founder, RONpreneur™ · Florida Remote Online Notary · Six state-approved RON platforms
She founded RONpreneur™ to advance awareness and adoption of Remote Online Notarization (RON) among attorneys and legal professionals, and owns The NotaryCan Signing Services LLC, a Florida based RON company serving clients across the United States and internationally.
With a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, a background in mortgage servicing, and an active Florida real estate license, she brings a human-centered perspective to modern document execution.
As a bilingual Remote Online Notary who works across six state-approved RON platforms, she has worked with attorneys, families, and international signers in matters involving real estate, estate planning, immigration, family law, and business transactions.
Through RONpreneur™, her mission is to educate, advocate, and help legal professionals better understand how RON can expand access and improve the client experience in an increasingly digital world.
RON signings
What signers and professionals say about working with Lyanne
Client names are withheld for confidentiality. Reviews are published on the Google Business Profile for her notary practice.
Rated 5 stars on Google
Lyanne is professional, dependable, and a pleasure to work with. She communicates clearly and respectfully throughout the entire process, is punctual, responsive, and follows through on her commitments.
The ID verification step gave the signer real trouble, and she stayed with it patiently until it went through rather than rushing anyone. She worked through the rest of the tech issues the same way and got everything completed properly.
Very informative, professional and patient, even with poor internet connection abroad. Our document required a Spanish speaking notary with global access. Lyanne got it done. Outstanding.
RONpreneur™
Our Purpose
Why We Exist
RONpreneur was born bilingual. Our founder grew up in Spanish, built her notarial practice in two languages, and works across six state-approved RON platforms for families whose lives cross borders: a parent signing from abroad, a client out of state, loved ones separated by distance but bound by the same document.
Session after session, the same pattern appeared. Florida Statutes Chapter 117 addresses remote online notarization, including identity verification, recording, and tamper-evident technology. And still, remotely executed documents are questioned. Offices hesitate. Families are turned away, not because help was impossible, but because the education never reached the offices they walked into.
Most RON education is built for notaries. Almost none is built for the legal offices facing these questions every week. RONpreneur exists to close that gap.
Our Mission
We teach legal professionals how remote online notarization actually works through practical, impactful education: the statutes, the technology, and what happens in a real session, from someone who runs them every week. Because when an office understands the process, the hesitation disappears, and the clients who could not walk in stop being turned away. We do not give legal advice, and we never tell an office what to accept. That call belongs to the attorneys. Our job is to make sure that when they make it, they make it knowing exactly how this works.
Our Vision
The parent signing from abroad. The client who cannot travel. The family living between two countries. They all have documents that cannot wait, and Florida already built a path for them. We see a Florida where every legal office knows that path, and no one gets sent home over a process nobody took the time to explain.
Our roots are Hispanic. Our door is open to everyone whose life crosses borders.
Turn hesitation into confidence. Start with the education your office needs.
Explore the 3-Course CLE SeriesEducational content only. Not legal advice. RONpreneur™ is a brand of The NotaryCan Signing Services LLC.
FAQ
Questions attorneys ask before enrolling
Do these count toward my Florida CLE requirement as technology or general credits?
Each session is approved for 1.0 credit, classified as general or technology. Florida requires 3 technology hours per reporting cycle and credits do not carry over, so many attorneys apply all three here.
My client is outside the United States. Does the statute address that?
Yes. Florida Statute 117.201(6) contains a provision on identification credentials that applies specifically when a principal is not located within the United States. It sits in the definitions section rather than the procedures section, which is one reason it is easy to read past. Session 2 provides an educational overview of that provision and the conditions attached to it.
Knowledge based authentication failed for a foreign client. Does the statute allow anything else?
Florida Statute 117.265(4)(b)3 refers to identity proofing in the form of knowledge based authentication or another method of identity proofing that conforms to the standards of the chapter. The same subsection also addresses what happens when identity proofing cannot be completed. Session 2 covers what the statute says on both points.
My paralegal already coordinates notarization. What does this give me?
Working familiarity with the framework your firm is relying on. Which state's law governs an online notarization, what the statute requires for identity confirmation, how the statute treats witnesses, and what the retention requirements are. These are questions that tend to surface after a document is challenged.
Reporting Your Credits. What Comes Next.
Florida is a self reporting jurisdiction. You report your own credits. After you finish a session, your certificate is delivered by email with the course approval number. You enter that number in your Florida Bar member portal.
How long is each session and how long do I have access?
Sessions are on demand, so you can pause and resume. Your access does not expire while the course approval period is open, and each course is approved through March 31, 2028.
Are these approvals current, and where can I confirm them?
Yes. Each session is Florida Bar approved, course by course. Session 1: Course #2608689N. Session 2: Course #2608954N. Session 3: Course #2609033N. Approval periods run from September 2026 through March 31, 2028, and you can confirm each course with The Florida Bar before you register. RONpreneur™ is an independent education brand and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Florida Bar.
You are a notary, not an attorney. Why learn this from you?
Because the failure points are operational, not theoretical. I run live remote online notarizations for attorneys and have hands-on experience across multiple state-approved RON platforms, not Zoom, so this covers how identity proofing actually behaves and where a signing breaks down. Educational content only. Not legal advice.
Still have questions?
Email it directly and you will get a straight answer.
Not Ready to Enroll Yet?
Get the RON Readiness Checklist for Attorneys.
A practical checklist that tells you what to expect before a remote signing, so you can guide your client without trying to handle the RON process yourself.
Start with the RON Readiness Checklist. No cost.
Use it on your next signing. When you are ready to report the 3.0 hour technology requirement, the sessions are here.
The Practice Problem
Your Client Can't Make It to the Office. Now What?
How Remote Online Notarization can reduce scheduling bottlenecks.
Your client is traveling. A signer can't make it to the office. A deadline is approaching, and now your team is spending valuable time coordinating schedules just to get a document notarized.
Remote online notarization can remove some of that friction. When RON is properly implemented into your firm's workflow, eligible signers have another way to complete a notarization remotely, on camera, from wherever they are, while your legal team keeps the matter moving instead of rescheduling around a calendar.
That workflow knowledge is exactly what the Beyond Borders series teaches, through Florida Bar approved courses built for law offices, not just for notaries.
Without RON
- The file pauses until everyone can be in the same room.
- Staff time goes to rescheduling, not to the matter.
- An out of state or overseas signer becomes a delay.
With a RON ready office
- Identity verification and credential analysis handled on the record.
- A recorded session and tamper-evident electronic seal on the document.
- The signing moves forward the same week, from wherever the signer is.
Requirement Guide
Florida CLE Credits, Explained
The Florida Bar requires attorneys to complete continuing legal education each reporting cycle, including three hours of technology credit. These Florida CLE requirements apply to every member in good standing, and the technology hours are the ones most attorneys leave to the end of the cycle. Course numbers, pricing, and enrollment are on the Florida Bar CLE courses page.
3.0
Technology hours per cycle
Hours do not carry over. This on demand Florida CLE series satisfies all three technology hours with Bar approved courses on Remote Online Notarization.
1.0
Credit per session
Each session carries one approved hour, classified as general or technology for your Florida Bar CLE reporting, with a certificate of completion delivered by email for your records. You report the credit yourself.
0
Cost to review Session 1
Session 1 is a no cost CLE course worth one hour of credit, so you can confirm the fit before the remaining sessions. On demand, any device, no travel.
Bring One Real File. See Where RON Fits.
In a 15-minute live walkthrough, Lyanne takes you through a Remote Online Notarization session step by step: how your client is verified, how documents move, and what your firm needs to be ready. Bring your questions about your workflow and your clients. If personalized implementation support would benefit your practice, we'll review the available options together. There is no obligation.
- Walk through a RON session, step by step
- Ask anything about your firm's workflow
- Decide whether RON fits your practice, with zero pressure
Pick a time that works for your firm.
Hands-on experience across multiple state-approved RON platforms. Not Zoom.
Complete Your Florida CLE Technology Requirement
Three sessions. Three approved hours. One requirement, closed out on your schedule.
Covers the Florida technology requirement: 3 hours per reporting cycle, no carryover.
Session 1 at no cost. All three courses, $247 total.
Beyond Borders is an educational program presented by Lyanne Velazquez, a Florida commissioned Remote Online Notary. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Statutory references are provided for educational purposes and attorneys should consult the current text of Florida Statutes Chapter 117 and applicable Department of State rules. Course content reflects the presenter's practical experience performing online notarizations and is not a substitute for independent legal research or professional judgment.