KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Become a commissioned traditional notary first.
- Apply through the Secretary of State’s office to become a Alabama online notary
- Partner with a platform like NotaryLive to start notarizing documents online after approval
You are a notary public in the state of Alabama. If you want to expand your notary services, there is a great opportunity. You can become an Alabama online notary.
1. Steps To Becoming An Online Notary In Alabama
The next will be a guide on how to become an online notary in Alabama.
Complete the pre-requirements
Before applying, make sure you meet the next:
- You must already hold an active traditional Alabama notary public commission
- You must be a resident of Alabama and commissioned within the county where you apply
- You must not have been convicted of a felony
- You must contract with a remote notarization technology provider (like NotaryLive
- You will need an electronic seal and a digital certificate (used for electronic signatures)
Application Process
- Apply for a traditional Alabama notary commission through your county Probate Judge
- File an application
- Obtain a $25,000 notary bond
- Once commissioned, inform the Probate Judge that you intend to carry out electronic/remote online notarization. Some counties need extra paperwork.
- Keep your electronic seal and digital certificate during your commission term.
- Partner with state-approved RON provider to handle:
- Identity proofing
- Credential Analysis
- Audio-video recording of the session
To apply to become a Notary visit the next https://alpja.org/?page_id=2845
Becoming an online notary in Alabama enables you to notarize documents nationwide. This greatly expands your potential client base.
2. Become An Online Notary With NotaryLive
NotaryLive is now onboarding remote online notaries in Alabama!
Once you have been commissioned as an online notary in the state of Alabama, 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? Visit our guide.
3. How NotaryLive Works for a User
Using NotaryLive is as simple as 4 steps:
- Upload Your Document
- Verify Your Identity (With ID credential analysis and KBA)
- Connect with a live notary via webcam
- Download your notarized document instantly
NotaryLive provides 24/7/365 service, secure transactions, and instant document delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions for Alabama
Q: Can a notary from a different state notarize in Alabama?
A: Yes. As long as their state laws are compliant with remote online notarization, they 100% can notarize your documents
2. How does NotaryLive ensure the security of my information on notarized documents?
A: Our secure online notary platform strictly complies with state laws. It employs a three-step identity verification process. It also uses tamper-proof digital signing and sealing.
