Jail Notary Signings

In the realm of corrections and law enforcement, efficiency and accuracy in administrative processes are paramount. One innovative solution that has gained traction in recent years is the utilization of mobile notary services within Florida county jails and various departments of corrections. We offer these services and a streamlined approach to notarization, benefiting both inmates and staff while ensuring the proper documentation of essential legal matters. 

The Significance of Notarization in Correctional Facilities

Notarization serves a critical role within the corrections system by validating and authenticating a range of legal documents. Inmates often need notarized documents for various purposes, including legal actions, medical consent, property transfers, and more. The presence of a notary ensures that these documents are executed in accordance with legal requirements and are recognized as valid by relevant authorities.

The Advantages of Mobile Notary Services in County Jails

Mobile notary services take the traditional concept of notarization a step further by bringing the service directly to the county jails. This innovation offers numerous advantages for both the correctional facilities and the inmates they house.

 Not all Florida County Jails are accessible for mobile notaries

We try to keep a running log of jails & detention centers our notaries can visit. Some correctional facilities insist on using an in-house notary system. While this is incredibly inefficient and a disservice to inmates it is out of our control. 

Currently, to our understanding, Orange County, Glades County, Marion County, Sumter County, Collier County, Pinellas County, & Broward are all Inaccessible. Polk County, Lee County, & St. Lucie  Docs can be mailed back in some instances

Effectively also closed to outside notaries: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Jackson, Alachua, Clay, St. Johns, Charlotte, Indian River. These jails handle notarization in-house and publish no route for an outside notary.

However, we have had great success in assisting clients with notarizations at the following jails: 

• Volusia

• Hernando

• Seminole 

• Columbia

• Brevard

• Hillsborough

Florida Jail Notary Access Information

Below is a quick-reference guide for notary access at selected Florida county jails. Policies can change, so always call the facility before making arrangements.

Counties where outside notary access is documented or obtainable 

Below is a quick-reference guide for notary access at several major Florida county detention facilities. Policies can change, so always contact the facility before scheduling an inmate notarization.

Duval County – Jacksonville

Facility: John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility

Notary Access:
Duval County has some of the clearest published information in Florida regarding notary-related facility access.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office lists “Notary Services” as an approved reason for entering the public lobby.

Published Lobby Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

• Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

How to Request Access:
Call the facility and select Option 1.

The published information does not clearly state whether the notarization is performed by a jail-arranged notary or whether an outside mobile notary may enter to complete the signing. Confirm the current procedure before traveling to the facility.

Montgomery Correctional Center:
Notary services at this facility are reportedly limited to medical powers of attorney.

Phone: (904) 630-5760

Broward County – Fort Lauderdale

Facilities Include:

• BSO Main Jail

• North Broward Bureau

• Joseph V. Conte Facility

• Paul Rein Detention Facility

In-House Notary Access:
The Broward Sheriff's Office inmate handbook provides for notary services through the facility's Classification Unit.

Published Classification Unit hours are generally:

8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily

In some circumstances, a family member may be permitted to provide or drop off identification needed for the inmate's transaction.

Outside Mobile Notary Access:
Mobile notary companies advertise inmate notarizations at Broward County jail facilities, indicating that outside-notary access can be obtained in practice.

However, a standard public procedure for outside mobile notaries is not clearly published by BSO.

Best Procedure:
Contact the Classification Unit before scheduling the signing to determine:

• Whether an outside notary will be admitted

• What identification or credentials are required

• Whether an appointment is required

• How documents should be brought into the facility

• Whether witnesses are permitted

Phone: (954) 831-5900

Palm Beach County – West Palm Beach

Facilities Include:

• Palm Beach County Main Detention Center

• West Detention Center

In-House Notary Access:
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office inmate rules provide for notary services through the inmate's area sergeant.

An inmate needing a document notarized should first request assistance through the facility.

Outside Mobile Notary Access:
Mobile notaries also advertise inmate notarizations at Palm Beach County detention facilities using scheduled and approved visitation arrangements.

Advance approval may be required, and scheduling can sometimes involve a significant lead time.

Important:
Regular public visitation is primarily conducted by video, so an outside notary should not simply arrive at the jail expecting access.

Contact the facility in advance to determine the professional-access procedure and available appointment dates.

Phone: (561) 688-4400

Pinellas County – Clearwater

Facility: Pinellas County Jail

In-House Notary Access:
The 2025 inmate handbook states that the jail will make a Notary Public available when requested.

An inmate may generally initiate the request through the:

• Shift Sergeant

• Social Worker

Outside Mobile Notary Access:
Outside mobile notaries also advertise inmate notarization services specifically at the Pinellas County Jail, indicating that outside professionals can serve inmates under the appropriate facility procedures.

Best Procedure:
Before scheduling, call the jail and confirm whether the signing should be handled through the jail's internal notary or whether an outside commissioned notary can receive professional access.

Phone: (727) 464-6415

Sarasota County – Sarasota

Facility: Sarasota County Jail

Notary Access:
Published Sheriff's Office information does not provide a clear outside-notary procedure.

Public inmate visitation is primarily conducted through video.

Outside Mobile Notary Access:
Local mobile notaries advertise jail or jailhouse signings within Sarasota County, suggesting that inmate notarizations can sometimes be arranged.

However, because the Sheriff's Office does not publish a dedicated notary-access procedure, advance coordination is especially important.

Possible Access Routes:

• Contact the jail directly for authorization

• Ask whether the inmate can submit an internal request

• Coordinate professional access through the inmate's attorney when appropriate

Do not send a mobile notary to the facility without confirming access first.

Phone: (941) 861-4601

Leon County – Tallahassee

Facility: Leon County Detention Facility

Notary Access:
Published facility policies do not specifically address outside notaries.

Attorneys are permitted professional visitation, while regular public visitation is primarily conducted through video.

Outside Mobile Notary Access:
Tallahassee-area mobile notary services advertise jail notarizations for inmates housed in Leon County, indicating that access can be arranged in practice.

Because the facility does not publish a dedicated outside-notary procedure, the notary or requesting family should contact the detention facility before scheduling.

Ask whether a commissioned Florida Notary Public can receive professional visitor access and what documentation or advance approval is required.

Phone: (850) 606-3500

Counties effectively closed to outside notaries 

Escambia County – Pensacola

Notary Access:
The jail provides its own notary services in-house. Public visitation is video-only.

The facility’s official visitor directive identifies approved professional visitors such as attorneys, clergy, law enforcement officers, and investigators, but does not specifically include outside notaries.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
An exception may potentially be approved by the Division Commander, or access may need to be coordinated through an attorney.

Phone: (850) 436-9961

Santa Rosa County – Milton

Notary Access:
The jail provides its own notary service for inmates for a $10 fee.

The inmate must request the service through the jail kiosk and Transition Coordinator.

Outside Notary Access:
In-facility visitation is generally limited to attorneys. No published procedure was found allowing outside mobile notaries into the facility.

Phone: (850) 983-1171

Jackson County – Marianna

Notary Access:
The county states that the facility does not allow regular in-person visitation. Visitation is conducted by video.

The jail provides limited in-house notary services Monday through Friday for inmate documents.

Outside Notary Access:
No published procedure was found for bringing an outside notary into the facility.

Phone: (850) 482-9651

Alachua County – Gainesville

Notary Access:
The inmate handbook provides for in-house notarization through the inmate’s Classification Caseworker.

Notary requests may be approved or denied by the facility.

Outside Notary Access:
Public visitation is video-only, and no published procedure was found for outside notary access.

Phone: (352) 491-4444

Clay County – Green Cove Springs

Notary Access:
The inmate handbook states:

“A notary public will be notified when their services are desired.”

The jail coordinates the notary service after receiving an inmate request, and the service is provided without charge.

Outside Notary Access:
Visits outside normal visitation procedures are generally limited to attorneys, clergy, and military command personnel.

Phone: (904) 625-8783

St. Johns County – St. Augustine

Notary Access:
The facility uses a document drop-off system.

Family members may leave documents with the jail, and the facility’s notary can generally notarize them within approximately 24 hours. The completed documents may then be picked up.

Outside Notary Access:
Only the inmate’s attorney of record is normally permitted to conduct an in-person professional visit. Other visitors may require a court order.

Phone: (904) 209-1443

Marion County – Ocala

Notary Access:
The inmate handbook indicates that notary services may be requested through the Sector Sergeant.

The facility also makes a self-notary/perjury stamp available within inmate housing pods for certain documents.

Outside Notary Access:
Public visits are conducted by video and appointment. No published outside-notary access procedure was found.

Phone: (352) 351-8077

Charlotte County – Punta Gorda

Notary Access:
According to the facility’s 2026 inmate information, notary services are handled internally.

Inmates may request notarization for a $10 fee per notary visit, subject to the facility’s scheduling and procedures.

Outside Notary Access:
Even attorney and professional visitation may be conducted through video. No standard outside-notary access procedure is published.

Phone: (941) 639-2101

Collier County – Naples

Notary Access:
The facility provides in-house notary services approximately once per week.

Inmates must request the service, and the published fee is $10 per notarization/service request.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
Collier County maintains a professional visitation scheduling process. The published information primarily references attorneys, but it may be worth contacting the facility if the internal notary option cannot accommodate the document.

Professional Visits Contact: professionalvisits@colliersheriff.org

Phone: (239) 252-9520

Indian River County – Vero Beach

Notary Access:
The inmate handbook states that notary services are available through an inmate request form.

Outside Notary Access:
Notaries are not specifically included on the facility’s published professional visitor list.

However, the professional visitation policy includes:

“Other approved by the Corrections Deputy Chief.”

This may provide a possible route for discretionary approval when unusual circumstances require an outside notary.

Phone: (772) 978-6114

No published policy — call before you go 

These jails publish nothing about notary access either way. A consistent pattern: most have moved to video-only public visitation, meaning any in-person notarization must go through the professional/attorney-visit channel — so when you call, ask specifically whether a commissioned notary qualifies for a professional visit and whether attorney sponsorship is required.

Pasco County – Land O’ Lakes

Notary Access:
Official facility pages were not available during the original research, and no clearly published notary-access procedure was identified.

Unofficial information suggests that certain professional visitors, including attorneys, clergy, and social workers, may be permitted to use private visitation rooms.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
It may be possible for a commissioned notary to qualify for professional access, but this should be confirmed directly with the facility before scheduling.

When calling, ask whether a Florida Notary Public may be approved as a professional visitor for an inmate document signing.

Phone: (727) 847-2411

Polk County – Bartow / Frostproof

Facilities: Polk County correctional facilities, including Central and South County locations.

Visitation:
Published information indicates that regular inmate visitation is conducted by video.

Attorneys are specifically recognized as professional visitors, but no published procedure was identified for outside notaries.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
An outside notary may need special authorization or coordination through an attorney or facility administrator.

Call before scheduling and ask whether professional visitor access can be extended to a commissioned notary.

Central County Phone: (863) 534-6153
South County Phone: (863) 635-6826

Osceola County – Kissimmee

Visitation:
Regular inmate visitation is conducted by video through ICSolutions.

Published information does not clearly address professional visitation by outside notaries.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
Because notary access is not specifically addressed, contact the facility and ask for the Watch Commander or appropriate corrections supervisor.

Ask whether a Florida Notary Public can be approved for a professional or special-purpose visit involving an inmate document signing.

Phone: (407) 742-4346

Lake County – Tavares

Notary Access:
The inmate handbook does not appear to specifically address notary services.

Regular public visitation is primarily conducted by video, while attorneys are generally exempt from standard visitation restrictions.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
An outside notary would likely need advance approval under a professional or special visitor procedure.

Phone: (352) 742-4000

Sumter County – Bushnell

Visitation:
The facility uses HomeWAV video visitation for regular inmate visits.

No clearly published policy was identified addressing outside notaries or inmate notarization procedures. they do have a staff notary however. 

Possible Outside Notary Access:
Contact the facility directly and ask whether a commissioned notary can be admitted as a professional or special visitor.

Phone: (352) 569-1600

Citrus County – Lecanto

Facility Management:
The detention facility is privately operated by CoreCivic.

Because the facility is privately managed, questions regarding professional visitor access and inmate notarizations should generally be directed to the detention facility itself rather than relying solely on Sheriff's Office information.

Notary Access:
No clearly published outside-notary policy was identified.

Best Procedure:
Call the facility and ask:

• Whether inmates have access to an in-house notary

• Whether outside commissioned notaries may enter

• Whether advance professional visitor approval is required

• What identification or credentials the notary must present

Phone: (352) 527-3332

Flagler County – Bunnell

Visitation:
Regular public visitation is conducted by video.

Attorneys are generally permitted greater access than ordinary visitors.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
Because outside notaries are not specifically addressed in the published information, contact the facility and ask whether the attorney or professional visitation process may also be used by a commissioned Florida Notary Public.

Phone: (386) 586-4873

Manatee County – Palmetto

Visitation:
The facility uses non-contact and video visitation for regular visitors.

Unofficial information indicates that certain licensed professionals may be permitted to use private visitation rooms.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
This could potentially provide a route for a commissioned notary, but the facility should confirm whether notaries qualify as licensed professional visitors.

When calling, ask specifically whether an outside Florida Notary Public may receive professional access for an inmate signing.

Phone: (941) 747-3011

Lee County – Fort Myers

Visitation:
Regular inmate visitation is conducted by video.

Published exceptions to standard visitation primarily identify attorneys and clergy.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
An outside notary may require special authorization or coordination through the inmate's attorney.

Before booking a jail signing, ask whether the facility provides its own notary and whether a commissioned outside notary can receive professional visitor approval.

Phone: (239) 477-1500

St. Lucie County – Fort Pierce

Visitation:
The jail uses scheduled inmate visitation.

No clearly published policy was identified addressing outside notaries or a separate professional-visitor procedure for notarial services.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
Advance facility approval would likely be required.

Ask whether the inmate has access to an in-house notary first. If not, ask whether an outside commissioned notary may schedule a professional or special-purpose visit.

Phone: (772) 462-3450

Martin County – Stuart

Visitation:
Most visitation is handled digitally.

The facility indicates that in-person visitation may occur under specific circumstances, but published information does not specifically address notaries.

Possible Outside Notary Access:
A notarization may potentially qualify for special approval, but this must be confirmed in advance.

Ask the facility:

• Whether inmates can request an internal notary

• Whether notarization qualifies for an in-person exception

• Whether a commissioned notary can be approved as a professional visitor

• Whether an attorney must coordinate the appointment

Phone: (772) 220-7200

Important Notice

Correctional facility rules, professional visitation policies, fees, schedules, and notary procedures can change without notice.

Before accepting or dispatching a mobile notary for a jail signing, verify:

• The inmate's full name and booking status

• The inmate's current facility and housing location

• Whether the jail provides its own notary

• Whether outside notaries are permitted

• Whether professional visitor approval is required

• Required identification and commission credentials

• Permitted documents

• Whether witnesses are required or available

• Document drop-off procedures

• Appointment dates and times

Always obtain facility confirmation before sending a notary to a county jail or detention center.

Call: 1-877-540-6104 To Book A Mobile Notary For Jail Visitation