Notary FAQs

A remote or online notary is a notary public who is authorized to notarize documents over the internet through video conferencing by a special approved website or platform.

Remote or online notarization involves the use of video conferencing technology to allow a notary public to verify a signer's identity and witness the signing of a document in real time.

Yes, remote or online notarization is legal in many states and countries, and the number of jurisdictions that allow it is growing.

The types of documents that can be notarized remotely or online vary by state or country, but typically include things like affidavits, contracts, deeds, powers of attorney, and wills. See Negretes Notaries’ list of services here.

The identification requirements vary by state or country, but typically require the signer to present government-issued identification, such as an unexpired driver's license and/or passport. Please contact us if you have a question about your identification.