Remote Online Notarization - Domestic only USA Territory

Remote Online Notarization - Domestic only USA Territory

Duration:
15 minutes

What Is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?


Remote Online Notarization (RON) is a secure and legally accepted method that allows U.S. citizens and foreign national USA residents to have documents notarized entirely online using live video. You can complete your notarization from anywhere within the U.S. or its territories, as long as you have a stable internet connection and the proper identification and pass KBA. Witnesses also must pass KBA and have proper valid ID 


Key Facts About RON:

The Notary Must Be Commissioned in Their State
The notary performing RON must be physically located in and authorized by their U.S. state of commission. However, the signer can be anywhere within the United States or its territories.


Only for U.S. Citizens & Foreign Residents Of The USA
RON is only available to U.S. citizens at this time. Foreign nationals are required to appear in person and cannot use this service online, unless foreign national must have a USA valid address and must be able to pass KBA with valid proper ID to meet RON services, Same protocol for witness, and witness does not received copy of signed documents witness


24/7 Availability
Our remote notarization services are available 24/7, making it easy to get your documents notarized at your convenience—no matter your schedule.


Secure Identity Verification – KBA Process
U.S.-based signers must complete Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA), a secure process that verifies your identity by asking multiple-choice questions based on your personal history. This step must be successfully completed to proceed.


Real-Time, Face-to-Face Notarization
The notarization is conducted via live video conference:

  • The notary sees and communicates with the signer in real time.
  • The signer’s ID is verified live on camera.
  • Once signed and notarized, the document is delivered electronically, to signers only, witnesses are not entitled to have a copy of witness signed documents. That's breach of client information.

Who Can Use RON?

  • U.S. citizens residing or traveling within the 50 states or U.S. territories or foreign national with a USA territory valid address and must be able to pass KBA.
  • Business professionals, real estate agents, and legal clients who need fast, secure notarization
  • Anyone who needs legally binding, remote notarization from the convenience of their device and witness also can be remotely if required.

Safe. Legal. Convenient.

Remote Online Notarization is fully compliant with U.S. state laws and uses secure, encrypted platforms to keep your personal information and documents private and protected.


Need a notarization now? We're available 24/7—exclusively for clients located in the United States or its official territories.


Accepted Forms of ID for Remote Online Notarization (RON)

For U.S. Citizens

  • Valid U.S. State-Issued Driver’s License or ID
  • U.S. Passport (Book or Card)
  • U.S. Military ID
  • U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • Tribal Identification Card from a federally recognized tribe
  • ID issued by U.S. territories (e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands)

Note: All IDs must be valid and not expired. Expired documents or ID's will not be accepted.

For Foreign Nationals Visiting the U.S.
Remote Online Notarization is not available , for foreign national visitors must have a USA valid address in order to meet RON services. However, in-person notarization may be available. Valid government-issued IDs, such as a passport, must be presented in person.


Additional RON Security Requirements:

  • ID must be shown clearly on camera.
  • Credential analysis (scanning) may be used to verify ID authenticity.
  • KBA verification is mandatory for all U.S. users.
  • Every RON session is recorded and includes an oath of consent by the signer.

U.S. Citizen? In the U.S. or its Territories? You’re covered.
RON is your fast, legal, and secure solution—available 24/7.

Foreign National with a valid USA address, meet Ron services 

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