Notary Faq

What Do You Need to Get Legal Documents Remotely Notarized?

A virtual notarization requires the same security measures that a live notarization needs. The notary must use a two-step identity verification, confirm you are signing the document willingly, and affix an official seal.

Remote notaries must keep a journal documenting all their notarizations.

Just like a live notarization, an online notarization requires you to show valid identification. Acceptable forms include:

• Driver’s license.

• Passport.

• State-issued identity card.

Once you finish the online notarization session, you receive a digital copy of your document and the notary seal. You can download and print this document.

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Contact Notary Public Loretta Wong

I am licensed to do Remote Online Notarization (RON) which allows the entire process – identity verification, document signing and notarial act – to be done remotely via audio-video technology.

What States Where RON Is Fully Implemented? 

Twenty-six states have passed laws fully authorizing RON. They are Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

In some states, including Maryland and Utah, the notarization can only be performed by a notary who lives in the state. Interstate notarization is not valid. In Arkansas, both the signer and notary must be in Arkansas.

What States That Haven’t Passed Any RON Legislation? 

California, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C. have not passed any laws permitting online notarization.

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I will not be able to notarize in these states.