Digital Signature Certificate Authorities
In the world of electronic plan review it is crucial that an individual be able to prove their identity and the integrity of documentation that they submit. This is done through the process of adding digital signatures and electronic seals to a document. Some 'City Projects' submittal documents are now required to be signed, sealed or notarized using digital signatures. For a listing of which documents must be submitted in this fashion, please refer to List of Documents that Require Digital Signatures (PDF). Please note that your professional board may have special requirements for using digital signatures. Also note that a notary may verify the integrity of an original paper document and attest to the documents authenticity by using the Original Documentation Affidavit (PDF).
For more information, please see our guides below and follow the links to rules and regulations of your board.
Additional Information
- City Policy 407: POLICY ON ELECTRONIC DIGITAL SIGNATURE, ELECTRONIC SEALS AND ELECTRONIC NOTARY (PDF)
- List of Documents that Require Digital Signatures (PDF)
- What is a Digital Signature? (PDF)
- Florida Statute 668 - Electronic Commerce
References for Engineers
- Florida Board of Engineers Chapter 61G15-23
- Florida Statute 471.025 - Seals
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Professional Engineer's Guide to Digital Signatures (PDF)
- Signature File (PDF)
References for Notaries
- Florida Statute 117.021 - Electronic Notarization
- Notary Public Underwriters, Inc.
- American Society of Notaries
Notaries Guide to Digital Signatures (PDF)
- Original Documentation Affidavit (PDF)
References for Professional Surveyors and Mappers
- Florida Statute 471.025 - Seals
- Board of Professional Sureveyor and Mappers Rule 5J-17.062
Professional Surveyor and Mapper's Guide to Digital Signatures (PDF)
References for Architects
- Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design Rule 61G1-16.005
- Florida State Statute 481-221
Professional Architect's Guide to Digital Signatures (PDF)
Technical References
- NIST Electronic Authorization Guide (external PDF)
- FIPS Digital Signature Standards (external PDF)
- FIPS Entity Authentication Using Public Key Cryptography (external PDF)