How To Easily And Quickly Notarize Documents Online
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Did you know notaries public can take advantage of electronic signature-related technologies to remotely notarize documents in over 35 states. Remote online notarization (RON) is the best solution when it comes to cost-cutting, convenience, and ease. You can get your documents notarized at any time of the day from anywhere you want.
In many ways, this convenient and safe way to get a document legally notarized is a natural extension of the e-signature technologies signers have been using for the past two decades. The notarial act still includes signing a document in the “presence” of a state-licensed individual known as a notary public. The notary public still verifies the signer’s identity, witnesses the document being signed, affixes a notarial seal to the document and records the transaction in a journal.
If you’re looking for convenience and ease, you don’t want to make trips to the notary’s office to get a notarization done. This has given rise to remote online notary services. Although a mobile notary offers convenience, it still requires you to take time out for the notary to arrive at your place. You may be getting the convenience of the notarization service getting done in your own space, but it still takes time, and remote notaries also work during fixed hours.
What is Remote Notary?
A remote notary is a legally commissioned notary public who is authorized to conduct notarizations over the internet via digital tools and a live audio video call.
All notaries, no matter how they perform their service, must watch as someone signs a document. Historically, this has required that the notary and signer must travel to meet one another in-person where the notary serves as a witness during the signing event.
In 2012, Virginia became the first state to allow its notaries to conduct notarizations online over live audio video calls. Specifically, they clarified that the requirement that the signer physically appear before the notary during the signing event could be satisfied via an audio video call. This law enabled online notarizations and created the concept of a remote notary, but Virginia went further. They specifically empowered their notaries to serve clients nationwide. They also established strict requirements for ID verification, tamper proofing, and document retention that have made remote notarizations safer and more reliable than a standard in-person notarization.
Because remote notaries conduct their notarizations online, they have the benefit of digital tools to assist them during the process. Customers conducting remote notarizations are held to a much higher ID verification standard. Today, customers want the flexibility and efficiency of digital. They’re ready and willing to participate in online notarizations and electronically sign documents. Online notarization is the future and it’s here to stay. Be sure you’re ready and have the minimum system requirements for remote online notary.
You can connect with a notary over live video call no matter where you’re located. To connect with one of our remote notaries, you simply need to book your appointment to get started. We look forward to serving you as well.
