KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Become a commissioned traditional notary first.
- Apply through the Secretary of State’s office to become a Idaho online notary
- Partner with an online notary service like NotaryLive to start notarizing documents online after approval
Audio Summary:
Looking to perform remote online notarizations as a notary public in Idaho? This guide will show you the pre-requirements and steps to becoming an online notary so that you can perform notarial acts online.
Quick Definition: Remote Online Notarizations is a type of notarization that is done completely online by electronic notaries (AKA: online notaries).
1. Steps To Becoming An Online Notary In Idaho
The next will be a guide on how to become an online notary to notarize online in Idaho.
Complete the pre-requirements
Before applying, make sure you meet the following:
- Be 18+ years old and must be able to read and write
- You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Must be a Idaho resident OR have an employment/practice within the state of Idaho
- You must not have been convicted of a felony
- You must already hold an active traditional Idaho notary public commission by completing the Notary Public Application form
-Must have a $10,000 surety bond and pay the $30 filing fee to the Idaho Secretary of State
-After you receive the Certificate of Commission after being accepted, you’ll use the certificate to get your Notary seal/notary stamp.
Application Process for Remote Online Notarization
- 1. Get a notary commission as a traditional Notary Public in Idaho.
- 2. Create an account on the Idaho SOSbiz portal.
- 3. Work with a Remote Online Notarization (RON) software provider that follows state rules.
- 4. Fill out the Electronic Notarization form or the Remote Online Notarization form.
- 5. Print the form and sign the Compliance Statement. Then, have the document notarized.
- – Send your notarized application.
- – Include the $20 filing fee.
- – Add a sample of your RON provider’s notarial certificate.
- – Send everything to your Secretary.
- After you receive your authorization certificate from the Secretary of State, you can act as an online notary. You are now allowed to perform online notarization in Idaho.
Becoming an online notary in Idaho enables you to get notarize online from anywhere, including industries like real estate or finance, which greatly expands your potential client base.
2. Become An Online Notary With NotaryLive
NotaryLive is an online notary service, onboarding remote online notaries.
Once you have been commissioned as an online notary public in the state of Idaho, be sure to visit NotaryLive.com to learn more about how you can start notarizing documents online from the comfort of your home or office.
Curious how to notarize those documents online? Check out our notary resources to help guide you through. Visit our guide.
3. How NotaryLive Works for a User
No more having to search “notary services near me”. Using NotaryLive is as simple as 4 steps:
- Upload Your Document
- Verify Your Identity (With ID credential analysis and KBA)
- Connect with a remote notary via webcam
- Download your notarized document instantly
NotaryLive provides 24/7/365 service, secure transactions, and instant document delivery.
With NotaryLive, you can Notarize Anywhere, Any Time, making it easier for clients searching for a “notary near me” to find you instantly.
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About NotaryLive
NotaryLive is a leading provider of remote online notary and eSign solutions, dedicated to enhancing business efficiency through a secure, user-friendly platform that prioritizes understanding and meeting customer needs. By offering innovative tools for electronic signatures and online notarization, NotaryLive empowers professionals to manage documents easily and notarize online, anywhere, any time.
Frequently Asked Questions for Idaho
Q: Can a online notary public from a different state notarize in Idaho?
A: Yes. As long as their state laws are compliant with remote online notarization (RON), they 100% can notarize your documents, providing their notary seal/notary stamp to your document.
Q. How does NotaryLive ensure the security of my information on notarized documents?
A: Our secure online notary service strictly complies with state laws. It employs a three-step identity verification process. It also uses tamper-proof digital signing and sealing.
Q: Do I need to take a notary exam in Idaho to become an online notary?
A: Idaho does not currently require a notary exam for applicants. However, completing a training course can better prepare you for the responsibilities of online notarization.
