Question 1

What is Remote Online Notarization?

Accepted Answer

As the name indicates it is a virtual notarization. All you need is a smart phone, laptop or computer with a camera and the Zoom App.

Question 2

How does online or virtual notarization work?

Accepted Answer

Through a secure e-signature platform and video-conferencing such as Zoom.

We walk you through the entire process.  You receive two emails one with your Zoom invitation and the other for signing the documents.  An online notary walks with you simultaniously thourgh the documents that are shared via Zoom.

Once all documents are signed the online notary will notarize the documents and you receive them via email right away.
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Question 3

How does an online notary verify identity?

Accepted Answer

Through an external Knowledge-Based-Authentication (KBA) process. Similar to loan applications online.  For international clients we provide additional forms of identity verification.

Question 4

Is online notarization acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, electronic notarization is authorized in all U.S. States by E-SIGN and/or Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA). As of August, 2021 some form of Remote Online Notarization (RON) statutes have been enacted in 34 U.S. States providing their notaries to conduct remote notarizations.

Question 5

What states allow online or virtual notarizations?

Accepted Answer

34 U.S. State since August, 2021:
 
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Question 6

Can I get a US document notarized in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through our Remote Online Notarization service you can be anywhere in the world.

Question 7

Can I get my documents remotely notarized if I am not a U.S. Citizen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with a valid passport and a sworn statement of credible witness(es). We will assist you with all the needed elements to perform your remote online notarization.

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