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Notice of Commencement Recording Online Notary

Need a Notice of Commencement notarized before recording? iRemoteNotary helps property owners, contractors, and construction professionals complete secure remote online notarization sessions for eligible Notice of Commencement documents.

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Can a Notice of Commencement be notarized before recording with iRemoteNotary?

A Notice of Commencement may need to be notarized before recording when accepted or required by the receiving recorder, clerk, county, building department, title company, lender, contractor, or project stakeholder. iRemoteNotary helps property owners and construction professionals notarize eligible Notice of Commencement documents before recording through a secure online session.

Submit your request below. In the notes section, please mention that your document is related to Notice of Commencement recording and include any special instructions from your attorney, recorder, clerk, county, building department, contractor, owner, title company, lender, or project contact.

Submit Your Notice of Commencement Recording Notary Request

Use the secure request form below for eligible Notice of Commencement documents related to recording. Mention in the notes that your request relates to Notice of Commencement recording and include instructions from your attorney, recorder, clerk, county, building department, contractor, owner, title company, lender, or project contact when helpful.

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What is Notice of Commencement recording?

Notice of Commencement recording generally refers to submitting a signed and notarized Notice of Commencement to the appropriate county recorder, clerk, or recording office when required by the project, county, state, building department, lender, title company, or receiving party.

iRemoteNotary does not provide legal, permitting, or recording advice. Confirm the correct form, notarization instructions, and recording steps with your attorney, recorder, clerk, county, building department, title company, lender, or other receiving party.

When a Notice of Commencement may need notarization before recording

Notarization requirements can vary by state, county, project, contract, recorder, clerk, building department, lender, title company, owner, or receiving party.

  • Before recording a Notice of Commencement
  • Before permit or inspection processing
  • When requested by a county recorder or clerk
  • When requested by a building department or permit office
  • When requested by a title company, lender, attorney, or contractor
  • When required by project or agency instructions

Notice of Commencement notarization vs. recording

Notarization and recording are different steps. A notary verifies identity and notarizes the signature during the session. Recording usually involves submitting the document to the appropriate county recorder, clerk, or recording office. iRemoteNotary notarizes eligible documents but does not record or file them unless a separate service is explicitly offered.

For general Notice of Commencement help, see our Notice of Commencement online notary page.

How online notarization works

Remote online notarization allows eligible Notice of Commencement documents to be signed and notarized during a secure audio-video session when accepted by the receiving party.

  1. Step 1

    Upload your unsigned document

    Provide the document you need notarized before the live session.

  2. Step 2

    Verify your identity

    Complete identity proofing as required for your session.

  3. Step 3

    Meet the notary by secure audio-video session

    Appear before a commissioned remote online notary online.

  4. Step 4

    Download your notarized document

    Receive your digitally notarized document after completion.

Who this helps

Eligible Notice of Commencement documents may be notarized remotely before recording when the document and receiving party allow it.

  • Property owners
  • General contractors
  • Permit expediters
  • Developers
  • Title companies
  • Lenders
  • Project managers
  • Homeowners starting permitted work

What you need before the session

  • Your unsigned Notice of Commencement (or related recording packet)
  • A valid government-issued photo ID
  • A device with camera and microphone
  • Stable internet connection
  • Recorder, clerk, county, building department, lender, title company, or contractor instructions
  • Any required witnesses, if applicable

Important legal and compliance note

iRemoteNotary is not a law firm and does not provide legal, permitting, recording, lien, contractor licensing, or building department advice. Notice of Commencement documents, permit documents, owner authorization forms, contractor-change affidavits, and related construction documents can involve strict state, county, city, recording, and building department requirements. Please confirm your document requirements with your attorney, title company, lender, contractor, property owner, recorder, clerk, county, city, building department, permit office, or other appropriate professional before signing.

Acceptance of remote online notarization depends on the receiving party—we do not guarantee recording, filing, or agency acceptance.

Frequently asked questions

Can a Notice of Commencement be notarized online before recording?

A Notice of Commencement may be notarized online before recording if the receiving recorder, clerk, county, building department, title company, lender, or agency accepts electronically notarized documents. Before signing, confirm the notarization and acceptance requirements with the receiving party.

Does every Notice of Commencement need to be notarized before recording?

No. Not every Notice of Commencement requires notarization in every situation or before every recording workflow. Requirements can vary by state, county, project, contract, lender, title company, owner, or receiving party. If notarization is requested, iRemoteNotary can help notarize eligible documents online.

Who usually signs a Notice of Commencement before recording?

The required signer can depend on the document, state, county, ownership structure, contract, and receiving party instructions. Common signers may include a property owner, contractor representative, or other party identified in the document. Confirm the correct signer before the session.

Can iRemoteNotary prepare my Notice of Commencement for recording?

No. iRemoteNotary does not prepare legal documents or provide legal advice. Please obtain the correct form and instructions from your attorney, title company, contractor, county recorder, building department, or permit office.

Can iRemoteNotary record, file, submit, or process my Notice of Commencement?

No. iRemoteNotary notarizes eligible documents but does not record, file, submit, or process documents on your behalf unless a separate service is specifically offered. Please confirm recording or filing steps with the receiving party.

How is Notice of Commencement notarization different from recording?

Notarization and recording are different steps. A notary verifies identity and notarizes the signature during the session. Recording usually involves submitting the document to the appropriate county recorder, clerk, or recording office. iRemoteNotary notarizes eligible documents but does not record or file them unless a separate service is explicitly offered.

What do I need for the online notarization session?

You generally need your unsigned Notice of Commencement (or related recording packet), a valid government-issued photo ID, a device with camera and microphone, stable internet connection, and any instructions from the recorder, clerk, county, building department, title company, lender, or contractor. If witnesses are required, confirm those requirements before the session.

Is a remotely notarized Notice of Commencement accepted everywhere?

Acceptance can depend on the receiving party, county, state, recorder or clerk, building department, agency, lender, title company, or project requirements. Always confirm acceptance of remote online notarization before completing your session.

Ready to submit your Notice of Commencement recording notary request?

Complete the secure request form for eligible documents, or book a session using the site-wide option—available nationwide when remote online notarization is accepted.