Contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and construction professionals can notarize many eligible construction documents online — including lien waivers, notices of commencement, and contractor affidavits.
Eligible construction documents, such as lien waivers, notices of commencement, and contractor affidavits, can often be notarized online via a secure video session.
However, some documents may not be accepted for remote online notarization depending on the receiving party, state law, document type, lender, title company, court, agency, or institution. Always confirm acceptance with the receiving party before scheduling.
Construction projects involve a significant volume of legal and financial paperwork, and many of those documents require notarization at various stages of the project. Remote online notarization (RON) allows eligible contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and construction professionals to have qualifying documents notarized through a secure live video session.
Whether you are a general contractor managing a commercial project, a subcontractor preparing payment documents, or a property owner recording a notice of commencement, remote online notarization may offer a faster and more flexible option for eligible documents.
Many documents generated during the life of a construction project may require notarization. The specific requirements depend on the document type, the receiving party, the state or jurisdiction, and the terms of the construction contract.
Common examples include notices of commencement (which must often be filed with the county recorder), contractor affidavits and final payment affidavits, lien waivers, lien releases, and partial and final releases of lien.
Payment applications and owner-builder affidavits may also require notarization depending on the jurisdiction. Always verify with the issuing or receiving agency.
Acceptance of remote online notarization for construction documents varies significantly. Some documents may not be accepted for remote online notarization depending on the receiving party, state law, document type, lender, title company, court, agency, or institution.
Counties, contractors, lenders, and project owners often have different internal policies. A county recorder may accept an electronically notarized notice of commencement, while a specific title company might still require a wet-ink signature for a final release of lien. Always confirm acceptance before every session.
General contractors managing large commercial or residential projects benefit from the speed and convenience of remote notarization, particularly for project closeout documents and final payment affidavits that may require quick turnaround.
Subcontractors and material suppliers who need to notarize lien waivers or payment affidavits before receiving payment can use remote online notarization to complete the process without leaving their job site or office.
Property owners who need to sign and notarize an owner-builder affidavit or a permit authorization form may find remote notarization more convenient than scheduling an in-person appointment.
Yes, many construction documents may be eligible for remote online notarization, including lien waivers, notices of commencement, and contractor affidavits. Eligibility depends on the document type, the receiving party, and applicable state law.
A notice of commencement may be eligible for remote online notarization when the receiving county recorder, building department, title company, or project stakeholder accepts electronically notarized documents. Requirements vary by county and state.
Some lien waivers may be notarized online when accepted by the receiving party. Always confirm whether notarization is required for your specific lien waiver and whether the receiving party accepts remote online notarization.
No. Some documents may not be accepted for remote online notarization depending on the receiving party, state law, document type, lender, title company, court, agency, or institution. Always check with the specific county recorder or receiving party.
Submit your request online, upload your unsigned document, verify your identity, and meet a commissioned notary by secure video session — available nationwide for eligible documents.