KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Homebound patients can fully notarize healthcare documents from home. They use secure, remote tools. This makes the process of notarizing easier and more accessible.
- NotaryLive’s eSign + RON platform offers 24/7 access and simplified workflows for caregivers and providers.
- Online notarization improves equity, speeds up care, and cuts administrative delays in healthcare.
Thanks to remote online notarization for homebound patients (RON), caregivers and providers can complete notarized legal paperwork quickly. They can do it securely without leaving home.
With NotaryLive, the process is safe, compliant, and straightforward, empowering care teams to focus on what matters: patient health.
What barriers do patients face when notarization is in-person only?
- Mobility & health risks: According to Mount Sinai Researchers, many homebound older adults rarely leave their house. During the COVID‑19 era, this group increased from 5% to 13% of older adults.
- In person notarization forces these patients to travel, risking their health and safety.
- High needs & costs: Based on a report done by Journal of General Internal Medicine, Homebound older adults are hospitalized at nearly double the rate of non-homebound peers (40% vs. 20%), contributing to over $11,000 higher annual Medicare spending per person
- In-person notarization increases these costs by adding logistical hurdles (Traveling constraints, scheduling conflicts, health risks like compromised immune systems*).*
- Access delays: Scheduling mobile notaries may take days, delaying patient care and increasing administrative burdens.
- Remote Online Notarization can eliminate these delays, ensuring timely care.
How does online notarization work for homebound patients?
Remote Online Notarization (RON) enables a live audio-video session with a commissioned notary.
The patient will:
- Complete identity proofing and verification
- Sign the document electronically
- Connect with a live notary via virtual notarization
- Receive a digital notarization seal,all from a device with camera and internet access.
It’s legal across all U.S. states and often takes under 15 minutes.
What makes NotaryLive a great fit for healthcare notarization?
NotaryLive offers features tailored for patient-care workflows:
- 24/7 access: Available on smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Patients and caregivers can notarize documents anytime.
- Business dashboard: Templates, session tracking, and role-based access help providers manage notarization at scale.
- Ease of use: Simple instructions and support. Therefore, both seasoned caregivers and first-time users can navigate the platform with ease.
What documents can be notarized online for healthcare?
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Advance healthcare directives
- Consent to treatment
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders
- Medical release forms
- Insurance authorizations
Providers can access templates instantly and guide patients through the process via NotaryLive’s platform.
How does this help caregivers, providers, and patients?
- Faster care: No travel delays. Documents are completed in minutes, not days.
- Legal safety: Ensures proper virtual notarization, reducing risk for providers and families by having documents notarized.
- Less stress: Eliminates logistical hassles and scheduling headaches.
- Equity in care: Bridges digital and physical gaps for underserved and homebound populations, important in addressing healthcare disparities.
What’s the next step for providers or families?
- Try NotaryLive, start with one notarized form for a homebound patient.
- Integrate devices and dashboard into your care workflows.
- Train staff via quick-start guides and support tools.
- Measure outcomes, like turnaround time and patient satisfaction, to prove ROI.
About NotaryLive
NotaryLive is a leading provider of digital notarization and eSign solutions. It is dedicated to enhancing business efficiency through a secure, user-friendly platform. This platform prioritizes understanding and meeting customer needs. By offering innovative tools for electronic signatures and online notarization, NotaryLive empowers professionals to manage documents easily, anywhere, any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is online notarization legally binding for medical documents? A: Yes. Online notarization is legally valid in most U.S. states for medical forms like POAs, DNRs, and consents. In addition, the platform must meet state requirements.
Q: What devices do homebound patients need? A: Just a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and internet access.
Q: Can patients with low digital literacy use this? A: Yes! The platform is intuitive, user-friendly, and straightforward. Moreover, caregivers or providers can assist remotely during the process.
