The holiday season often means travel, family gatherings, and busy schedules. Unfortunately, important documents and deadlines do not always wait until everyone returns home.
Remote online notarization can provide a convenient solution when you need a document notarized while traveling, visiting family, or simply managing a crowded holiday calendar.
What Is Remote Online Notarization?
Remote online notarization, commonly called RON, allows an eligible document to be notarized during a secure online video session. Instead of meeting a notary in person, the signer connects with a commissioned remote online notary using a computer or compatible mobile device.
The signer’s identity is verified electronically, the document is signed online, and the notary completes the notarization during the live session.
Helpful During Holiday Travel
Remote online notarization may be especially helpful when:
- You are traveling away from home.
- Family members or other signers are in different locations.
- A document must be completed before a deadline.
- You cannot easily locate an available notary.
- Weather, transportation, or mobility makes an in-person appointment difficult.
- You need the convenience of completing the notarization from your home, hotel, office, or another private location.
Depending on the document and applicable requirements, multiple signers may be able to join the same online session from different locations.
What Will You Need?
Before your appointment, you will generally need:
- A reliable internet connection.
- A computer or compatible mobile device with a camera and microphone.
- A valid government-issued photo identification.
- Access to your email.
- The document in an accepted electronic format.
- A quiet, well-lit location for the video session.
Additional identity-verification requirements may apply. Providing the document in advance also allows the notary to review it for technical eligibility and identify any special instructions before the appointment.
Not Every Document Is Eligible
Remote online notarization is not appropriate for every document or every situation. Eligibility may depend on the document type, the receiving agency, the signer’s location, and applicable state or international requirements.
The notary cannot select documents, provide legal advice, or explain the legal effect of a document. Any legal questions should be directed to the attorney, title company, government agency, or other organization that prepared or will receive the document.
Before scheduling, it is wise to confirm that the receiving party will accept a remotely notarized document.
Convenience During a Busy Season
Holiday travel should not automatically delay an important transaction. Remote online notarization can help eligible signers complete time-sensitive documents securely and conveniently—even when everyone cannot meet in the same room.
Online Notary Anywhere coordinates remote online notarization services for general documents, estate-planning documents, real estate transactions, and other eligible needs.
Start Your Notarization Request
Need help determining whether remote online notarization may work for your document? Submit an online request with the relevant details, and our team will review your needs and respond with the appropriate next steps.
