What is Online Notarization?

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities have enacted travel restrictions, social distancing and other quarantine measures to shine the spotlight on safety in our society.

As a result, businesses and consumers have experienced a surge in the use of digital technology and contact-less practices to provide products and services more safely on and offline, all while ensuring compliance with new safety regulations.

These behaviors have also triggered an uptick in online services like online notarization.

1. What is Online Notarization?

Unlike traditional notarization, which is performed in person, online notarization is conducted online.

This means you don't have to meet a Notary in person.

Instead, you can complete the notarization process and authentication from your computer or mobile device.

Other names for online notarization

Online notarization is also sometimes referred to as:

• remote notarization
• webcam notarization
• virtual notarization
• remote online notarization (RON)

How does remote online notarizaiton work?

With online notarization, the signer and Notary use video calls to meet and complete the notarization over the Internet, incorporating authentication measures, instead of being in the same room.

Is electronic notarization the same as remote notarization?

This is not to be confused with electronic notarization (eNotarization) or mobile notarization services.

Electronic notarization still requires the signer to physically appear before the Notary at a specified location.

Yet with electronic, the signatures are electronic, whereas with mobile, the Notary travels to you to perform the service.

2. Who Can Conduct an Online Notarization?

Not all Notaries can conduct an online notarization.

Notaries must live or be approved to work in one of the states where the practice of remote notarization has been authorized, and compliance with regulations is already in place to perform remote online notarization services in standard or emergency situations.

3. How Can I Get an Online Notarization?

You can get an online notarization of your document by working with a Notary remotely.

There are a few providers of this service, but you want to be sure and do your research for a reputable company that provides a quick and easy service with the customer experience in mind.

Use NotaryLive as your go-to resource

This is where NotaryLive can help.

No need to worry – all notaries are certified to provide remote online notarization services in just 4 simple steps.

It’s that simple!

Don’t sacrifice your time or safety – the next time you need to have a document notarized, look no further than NotaryLive for an online notarization platform.

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FAQ For Notarizing Through Our Remote Online Notary Service 

• Is is necessary to be a US citizen to utilize our service? 
  • No. To complete the verification process, you need to either be a US citizen or have a US-based public profile. However, if you do not meet these requirements, you can have a witness verify your identity.
• What are the system requirements for remote online notarization? 
  • To use NotaryLive, all you'll need is a device such as a tablet, smartphone, or computer with internet access, a microphone, sound capabilities, and a camera.
• How much does the remote online notarial session cost with NotaryLive? 
  • Sessions start at $25 but are discounted based on your account type and monthly volume. For more pricing information, visit our Pricing Page.

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