Quick Answer: Indiana requires remote notaries to use a vendor from its state-approved list. NotaryLive is on that list as an Indiana-approved RON provider. Select NotaryLive when you apply for your Remote Notary Authorization at INBiz.in.gov.
Key Takeaways:
- Indiana requires notaries to use a platform from its official approved list
- NotaryLive is on Indiana’s approved vendor list at INBiz.in.gov
- The vendor must approve you before the Indiana Secretary of State processes your applicatio
- Notaries must hold a current notary public commission before applying for remote notary authorization
Why Does Indiana Require an Approved RON Platform?
Remote online notarization (RON) in Indiana lets a notary perform legal notarial acts over live, two-way video. The signer joins the session from any location in the United States. Indiana authorized RON under Indiana Code 33-42-17. The Indiana Secretary of State publishes the approved vendor list at INBiz.in.gov.
Indiana takes a stricter approach than most states. It requires every notary performing remote notarizations to use a platform from its official list.
The state uses this list to confirm that each listed remote notary technology vendor meets the minimum Indiana requirements. Those requirements cover:
- ID checks
- Session records
- Journal storage.
Each vendor on the list has applied to the state and received approval.
What happens if you don’t use a vendor that is listed?
Using a platform not on the list breaks state rules. It can lead to action against your notary public commission.
The vendor must also confirm you before the Indiana Secretary of State can act on your application.
Your platform choice is a formal part of your state licensing process, not a secondary decision. ‘
Notaries in Indiana who skip this step risk losing their ability to perform remote notarizations.
What Does Indiana Require of RON Platforms?
Indiana sets clear standards for each approved remote notary technology vendor. Platforms must meet both technical and record-keeping standards before the state will list them. As a notary, your platform must support:
- Two-way, live audio-video for every session
- Identity proofing of the signer, including knowledge-based authentication (KBA)
- A backup ID check method if KBA is not available for a given signer
- An electronic journal you control, password-protected and stored securely
- Session records kept for at least 10 years
Choose a platform that meets these Indiana requirements and puts its obligations in writing in the service agreement.
Ask each platform how it stores session records for 10 years. Confirm what happens to your records if you switch providers.
Why Do Indiana Notaries Choose NotaryLive?
NotaryLive is an Indiana-approved RON provider and an online notarization platform built for working notaries. It appears on the Indiana Secretary of State-approved RON vendors list at INBiz.in.gov.
Selecting it in your INBiz application meets the state’s platform rule. The Indiana Secretary of State can then move forward with your remote notary authorization.
Online notaries in Indiana often ask what the best RON platform is for their state. The answer comes down to three things:
- State approval
- Platform tools
- and support for your own client base.
NotaryLive delivers on all three.
| Feature | NotaryLive | Proof/Notarize | BlueNotary | OneNotary | NotaryHub |
| Notary Account Levels | Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum | None | None | None | None |
| Bring your own clients | Yes, all tiers | Yes, with a platform fee | Yes, with a monthly fee | Yes | Yes, with monthly fee |
| Free to start | Yes | Yes | Free tier limited | Yes | No; $19/month |
| Public Notary Profile | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes, storefront URL |
| Receive pay for wait time | Yes, Silver+ | No | No | No | No |
| Friends & Family Discount Code | Yes, all tiers | No | No | No | No |
| Full-time employment path | Yes, Platinum | No | No | No | No |
| Notary Slack Community | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| 10-year session storage | Yes, included | Yes, included | Yes, included | Yes, included | Yes, included |
| Built for independent notaries | Yes | Large shared pool | Real estate-focused | Flat-rate pool | Subscription-based |
NotaryLive’s tier system is the only performance-based structure among major RON platforms.
Bronze notaries start with full platform access and session eligibility. Strong performers earn their way to Silver, Gold, and Platinum for more visibility and more sessions.
The different tiers
Bronze Tier:
- Contracted Bronze notaries keep $15 of every $25 session fee.
Silver Tier:
- Contracted Silver notaries earn referral payouts of $5 to $9 per session.
Gold Tier:
- Gold notaries earn $18/hr on reserve sessions, or Silver referral pay when working refer sessions.
- Notaries get paid for wait time, not just completed sessions, which no competing platform offers.
Platinum Tier:
- Notaries can qualify for a full-time RON employment position.
Beyond tiers, every notary gets a:
- Public profile to build their personal brand
- Friends and Family discount code to bring trusted contacts into the platform at a reduced rate
- Membership in the notary Slack community for real-time peer support and platform news.
How to Apply for Indiana Remote Notary Authorization
The NotaryLive Indiana notary onboarding process starts at INBiz.in.gov. The Indiana Secretary of State outlines the steps there. Follow them to avoid delays.
- Hold a current Indiana notary public commission
- Complete a notary education course through an approved provider and pass the required exam
- Log in to INBiz and select NotaryLive from the Indiana Secretary of State-approved RON vendors list
- Submit your Remote Notary Authorization application
- NotaryLive reviews and confirms your application
- The Indiana Secretary of State processes your remote notary authorization
Your approval ends when your notary public commission ends. Plan to reapply after each renewal cycle. Incomplete submissions slow the process, so check that all required documents are included before you submit.
Indiana Remote Notaries: Start With an Approved Platform
Indiana’s approved vendor rule protects every remote online notarization performed in the state. Notaries in Indiana who choose a platform from the official list start the process on solid legal ground. NotaryLive is an Indiana-approved RON provider built for working notaries and supports notaries in Indiana at every experience level.
Sign up as a NotaryLive notary and select NotaryLive when submitting your INBiz Remote Notary Authorization application.
Frequently Asked Questions: Indiana Remote Notary Platforms
Yes. The listed remote notary technology vendor must confirm approval first. The Indiana Secretary of State does not grant the remote notary authorization until that step is complete.
Yes. Indiana law requires the notary to be within the state’s boundaries during every session. The signer may be anywhere in the United States.
Yes. The Create Session for Others feature lets notaries serve their own clients without waiting for platform-assigned sessions. This is available at the base Notary Account level.
The NotaryLive editorial team wrote this post.
