KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Become a commissioned traditional notary public in the state of Iowa first.
- Partner with a platform like NotaryLive, a remote notary software, to notarize documents online after approval.
- Iowa notary public can expand their services by becoming online notaries.
Audio Summary:
1. Steps To Becoming An Online Notary In Iowa
The following guide outlines the steps to become an online notary in Iowa.
Complete the pre-requirements
Before applying, make sure you meet the following:
- You must already hold an active traditional Iowa notary public commission
- Complete and submit the Application for Appointment as a Traditional Notary Public. Pay the $30 fee to the Notary Division of the Secretary of State’s Office.
- You must purchase a traditional, official Notary seal
- You must be a resident of Iowa and legally in the United States
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must demonstrate good character, integrity, and ability
- You must know how to read and write English
- You must live or work in the state of Iowa (If you’re out of state, you must live in a bordering state)
- You cannot have a felony conviction for fraud, dishonesty, or deceit
Application Process
- Complete the required remote online notarization training course provided by the National Notary Association (NNA). You must pay a $30 fee to take the course.
- Submit your course completion proof to the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office.
- Fill out the additional application with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. This application confirms you’ve met the extra training and technology requirements under Iowa Code section 9B.14A.
As an online notary in Iowa, you can notarize documents online for signers anywhere in the U.S.
Just be sure you are physically in Iowa during the notarization if you’d like to be an Iowa notary public.
3. How NotaryLive Works for a User
Users no longer have to search “notary near me” or “notary public near me”. Using NotaryLive as an online notary service 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.
Curious how to notarize those documents online? Visit our guide.
For more benefits and features of NotaryLive . . .
Visit our Iowa Remote Online Notary page.
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About NotaryLive
NotaryLive is a leading provider of digital notarization 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 and notarize documents online, anywhere, any time.
Frequently Asked Questions for Iowa
Q: Can an online notary public from a different state notarize in Iowa?
A: Yes. If their state allows remote online notary, notarial acts, they can notarize documents online for Iowa signers.
2. How does NotaryLive ensure the security of my information on notarized documents?A: Our online notary service follows state laws, verifies identity, uses tamper-proof signing, and records each session.
