What is remote notarization?
Remote notarizations involve digital documents that are signed and notarized electronically. The entire transaction is conducted online via a State approved platform. Currently, 47 states have passed remote notarization laws.
Those states include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Prepare for your Remote Online Notary (RON) session
If you live in a State that permits RON, here's what you will need to do:
ACCESS
A computer, smartphone with audio and video camera; and solid internet connection
IDENTIFICATION
Government photo ID that is valid.
WITNESSES
If the document(s) require witnessing, please enlist individuals who can attest to the authenticity of the transaction.
AUTHENTICATION
The signer will have to pass knowledge-based authentication (KBA) where 4 out of 5 questions about personal and financial history will be asked and answered in about 2-minutes. The questions are generated from a trusted public or proprietary database.
