Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Connect with a commissioned notary by video call, sign electronically, and download your notarized PDF — from your phone or computer, usually within the hour.
Find a Notary Near YouWhat Is Remote Online Notarization?
Remote Online Notarization (RON) is a process that lets a signer execute and notarize a document entirely online, without meeting the notary in person. The notary and signer connect by two-way video call, identity is verified electronically, signatures are applied digitally, and the completed document is delivered as a tamper-evident PDF with an electronic notarial seal.
The entire session typically takes 10 to 20 minutes.
When RON Is the Right Choice
RON is ideal when:
- You're out of state or out of the country
- You need a document notarized quickly — often within the hour
- You can't travel to a notary due to mobility limitations, illness, or schedule constraints
- The document is non-urgent and you prefer the convenience of remote signing
- You're coordinating a signing across multiple parties in different locations
How a RON Session Works
- Upload your document — Submit the document through our secure portal. We'll confirm it's eligible for RON in your state.
- Identity verification — Upload a photo of your government-issued ID. Complete a brief knowledge-based authentication quiz. This takes about 2 minutes.
- Video session — Connect with a commissioned notary by video. They'll confirm your identity on camera, witness your electronic signature, and apply their electronic seal.
- Download — Receive the completed notarized PDF with a tamper-evident audit trail. You can share, email, or file it immediately.
Security and Audit Trail
RON sessions are recorded and stored in compliance with state-specific retention requirements. Each document includes a digital certificate, a session ID, and a complete audit trail showing identity verification steps, timestamps, and the video session recording reference. This makes RON documents more verifiable — not less — than their paper equivalents.
Pricing
RON sessions typically run $25–$75 depending on document complexity and the number of signatures. There are no travel fees. Contact us for multi-signer or bulk document pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal?
RON is legal in most states. A minority of states have not yet passed RON-enabling legislation, and some document types (certain wills, specific real estate transactions) may still require in-person notarization even in RON-enabled states. We'll confirm your document's eligibility upfront.
What technology do I need?
A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone. A stable internet connection. No special software to install — the session runs in a browser.
How does identity verification work?
You'll upload a photo of your government-issued ID and complete a knowledge-based authentication (KBA) quiz — questions drawn from public records that only you would know. The notary then verifies your identity live on camera before proceeding.
Is a RON signature legally valid?
Yes. Electronic signatures combined with RON notarization carry the same legal weight as wet ink signatures with in-person notarization, provided the notary is commissioned in a RON-enabled state and follows the required procedures.
What documents cannot be done by RON?
Rules vary by state, but common exceptions include wills in certain states, some real estate closings, I-9 employment verification, and documents that specifically require an original wet signature by statute.
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