What is Remote Online Notarization ?

What is remote online notarization ? Remote online notarization is the act of performing a notarization remotely using two-way audio-visual technology. What makes it different from traditional in-person notarization is that it is done online and is more convenient because it can be completed from your home, office, or even a hotel while on vacation, as long as you have access to a computer or smartphone and an internet connection. Additionally, remote online notarization has the following specifications:

• Uses electronic documents, signatures and Notary seals.

• Uses a multi-factor identification process to verify the identity of a remote document signer.

• Requires the remote online Notary to make and maintain an audio-visual recording of the remote online notarization.

• Requires the remote online Notary to use technology to make the remote notarial act tamper-evident. This is usually accomplished by the remote online Notary using a digital certificate to affix the remote online Notary’s electronic signature.

Where remote online notarization is allowed?

Below is the current breakdown of where RON is permanently legal.

How remote online notarizations work ?

Below are the steps on how to perform a remote notarization:

1. The signer personally appears before a remote Notary in real time using audio-visual technology.

2. The Notary verifies the signer's identity. In most states, traditional identity-proofing methods, such as personal knowledge or the oath of a credible witness, are allowed along with two methods unique to remote online notarizations: knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis.

3. Once the remote online Notary verifies the signer's identity, they complete the notarization with the attachment of an electronic Notary seal and a digital certificate.

4. The remote online Notary collects payment and records the notarial act in their digital journal.

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Do you want to schedule a remote online notarization appointment ?

Contact us by emailing us at ahiraldo@elitemanagingpartners.org.

Elite Managing Partners proudly serves all of Glades County, Hendry County, Florida, and nationwide where remote online notarizations are allowed.