How To Notarize A Car Title And Bill Of Sale Online

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Notarizing car titles and bills of sale online is convenient and efficient
• Remote online notaries offer additional security measures
• The process involves uploading the document, verifying your identity, connecting with a live notary, and downloading or printing the document

Whether you’re buying or selling by owner or through a dealership, all parties involved can benefit from remote online notarization. 

As online notarization becomes legal in more states, many processes are becoming quicker and more efficient - including the process of notarizing a car title or bill of sale.

1. What Is A Bill of Sale? 

A bill of sale serves as proof of a vehicle transaction or a transfer of ownership of a vehicle. 

When the bill of sale is notarized, it is known as legally binding which further verifies the transfer of the vehicle. To be notarized, it is signed by the seller, the buyer as well as notary public. 

The notary public's job is to validate the identity of the signers and ensure the notarization is authentic and legal. 

The bill of sale also has two categories: 

• Absolute bill of sale
• Conditional bill of sale: transfers

Key Characteristics of Absolute Bill of Sale 

1. Unconditional sale and transfer of property.
2. Clearly state the purchase price and the item sold.
3. No further obligations or conditions for the seller or buyer regarding the property after the sale.  
    

Key Characteristics of Conditional Bill of Sale

1. The transfer of ownership is contingent upon certain conditions, usually the completion of payment.
2. The property might serve as security for debt or obligation.
3. The seller may retain the right to reclaim the property if the buyer does not fulfill the conditions.

2. Why Notarize A Car Title Or Bill Of Sale Online

For a car title or bill of sale to be considered valid, it absolutely must be notarized. Unfortunately, getting things notarized “the old-fashioned way” requires all parties to be in the same room which often requires some coordination and waiting around. Luckily, remote online notarization through Notary Live creates a process that is more convenient, efficient, and even more secure - making buying or selling a car easier for everyone.

Convenience

At NotaryLive, we make it easy to connect with a remote online notary, instantly through the use of video calling technology. Our live notaries are available 24/7 and ready to assist you with all your remote online notarization needs through your computer, smartphone, or another compatible device. This can be especially helpful for people who live in rural areas, smaller cities, or those who need notarization outside of regular business hours. As the expression goes, availability is the best ability and 24/7 availability is impossible to beat.

Efficiency

Eliminating the need for all parties to be in the same room allows all parties to complete their part of the notarization much faster allowing you to get back to whatever it is you need to do - whether you’re buying a car, selling a car as a dealer, or selling your car by owner. Our remote online notarization process is much quicker than searching for a nearby notary, making an appointment, travelling to them, and waiting. It is also much cheaper and easier than using a mobile (or travelling) notary.

Security

Not only is it more convenient, but online notarization is more secure than using an in-person notary. Unlike traditional notaries, remote online notaries provide their notarial services online through an audio/video feed using a computer or mobile device which means that these sessions are recorded in the case of a dispute where the transaction must be verified. NotaryLive also uses additional security measures to verify each signer's identity beyond the steps that most in-person notaries would normally take. This results in improved protection from fraud, forgery, or coercion.

3. How To Notarize A Car Title or Bill Of Sale Online

The process of notarizing a car title, bill of sale, or any other commonly notarized document

 through NotaryLive is incredibly simple. All you need is the document you are looking to get notarized, a device with camera/microphone capabilities that is connected to the internet, and either a valid driver's license or passport. Once your identity is confirmed using state-of-the-art ID verification technology, you will be connected with one of our live notaries via webcam.

All you have to do to notarize a document through RON is...

1. Upload Your Document
2. Verify Your Identity
3. Connect with Your Live Online Notary
4. Download/Print Your Document

To get started, you can click the button below.

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For a more detailed description of the notarization process, read this article: 

What Do You Need To Notarize Documents Online With NotaryLive?

**Legal Disclaimer - We are not lawyers or attorneys and do not give any legal advice. Please check with your attorneys, advisors, or document recipients if you have any unanswered questions about your documents.

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