How to Become an Remote Online Notary
By NotaryLive Staff
Published on 02/08/2021
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Qualify for remote online notary (RON) per your state's regulations
- Secure equipment and training as needed for RON duties
- Apply for RON registration after fulfilling prerequisites
Are you currently a Notary Public looking to become a notary online remote online notarization (RON)?
This blog will help provide some more information on how to become an online notary and upgrade your notarial services.
Don’t worry, if you are not currently a Notary Public, but see the great opportunity that becoming a remote online notary offers, you can learn how to apply to become a traditional notary.
1. How To Qualify to Become an Online Notary?
Below are the following steps to have a remote online notary job.
Check your state's laws
As a general guide outlining the steps it takes to become a remote online notary, you must also refer to your state's laws to meet their specific qualifications for becoming a RON.
Become a traditional notary first
If your state allows RON (or remote online notarization), that also means that you must be a traditional commissioned notary to start. It is highly recommended to check with your state laws before proceeding.
Complete training and courses required
Depending on the state, you may also be required to complete a remote online notarization training course to move forward with the application process.
Choose a secure and compliant RON vendor
After completing the necessary RON training and testing, you will need to choose a state-approved RON system vendor (cough, NotaryLive, cough)
Receive Tools from RON Vendor
On the RON vendor, you will receive some tools such as:
- eSeal
- Digital certificate,
- among other possible supplies.
Make sure you have the devices required
As a virtual notary, you must have a computer with a working webcam, microphone, and secure internet connection to make sure you can complete each online notarization without any issues.
2. Mistakes Happen. Are You Protected As A Notary?
No one is perfect, and no matter how much training or experience you have as a remote online notary, you must protect yourself from potential mistakes.
Have a Surety Bond & Insurance Policy
For peace of mind and future protection, most states require remote online notaries to have a surety bond to cover those online notarizations, as well as an Error and Omission Insurance policy.
No one tries to make mistakes, but you must be protected in the event a mistake is made during an online notarization.
Note: For peace of mind, it helps to know that in most cases, RON is actually more secure than in-person notarization thanks to technology like NotaryLive's state-of-the-art verification process.
3. Become A Remote Online Notary with NotaryLive
Once these steps have been completed, you can now apply to become a registered remote online notary in your state.
Register Online
- Fill out your state-specific application, along with the application fee, which varies by state.
- It is important to have all the information you have gathered throughout this process that may be needed to prove you have gone through the necessary steps to become a remote online notary.
Good luck on this journey of becoming a remote online notary! We hope NotaryLive is your go-to RON system to begin notarizing documents online. Wondering what makes NotaryLive the best online notarization platform for notaries? Read our blog.
To learn more about becoming an online notary through our NotaryLive Platform, our online notary service, visit our Notary Center at: https://notarylive.com/become-online-notary
To sign up to become an online notary, visit https://notarylive.com/notary-sign-up.
FAQ For Remote Online Notaries
- Do you have to be a US citizen for remote online notarization?
- No. Notaries can assist individuals of any citizenship status, despite geographical barriers. However, laws may vary by state and country. Be sure to check your state and country laws.
- How long does remote online notarization take vs. traditional notarization?
- RON usually takes way less time than traditional notarizations. With NotaryLive, it can be done within 5-10 minutes. RON saves you time, money and travel.
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Updated Date: 05/09/2025
