Many document types may be eligible for remote online notarization, including powers of attorney, affidavits, and real estate documents — but eligibility depends on the document type, state law, and acceptance by the receiving party.
Many common documents, such as powers of attorney, affidavits, and certain real estate and construction forms, may be eligible for remote online notarization.
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 check with the recipient before your session.
Through a secure live audio-video session with a commissioned notary, eligible signers can have certain documents notarized without visiting a physical office. The notarized document is delivered digitally after the session.
Common document types that may be eligible include powers of attorney, affidavits, real estate documents, business and financial agreements, construction forms, and parental consent letters.
However, eligibility is never guaranteed. 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.
Powers of attorney are frequently notarized online. Whether it is a durable, healthcare, financial, or general power of attorney, individuals often use remote online notarization to authorize trusted agents.
Affidavits — sworn statements of fact — are also common. Because affidavits require the signer to swear or affirm their statement before a notary, the live video session satisfies this requirement for eligible situations.
Real estate documents, including deeds, seller's affidavits, and certain closing documents, may be notarized online when the lender, title company, and applicable state law permit it.
Construction-related documents, such as contractor affidavits, lien waivers, and notices of commencement, may also be eligible when the receiving party accepts electronically notarized documents.
The state where the notarization occurs and the state whose law governs the document can both affect eligibility. RON laws differ from state to state.
More importantly, the receiving party's internal policies often dictate acceptance. Even when the law permits remote online notarization, a particular bank, lender, court clerk, or government agency may not yet accept it. Confirming with the recipient before the session is strongly recommended.
Not all documents can be notarized online. Some jurisdictions, court systems, and government agencies still require in-person notarization for certain document types.
Examples often include wills (which have specific witness and notarization requirements that vary by state), some court filings, certain immigration documents, and documents intended for use in foreign countries that require an apostille or legalization.
If your document requires multiple witnesses, or if you are unsure whether it can be notarized online, contact your legal advisor or the receiving party.
Before your session, confirm with the receiving party that they accept remote online notarization for your specific document. Obtain the correct, final version of your document.
A common mistake is signing the document early. Do not sign your document before the session. Upload the unsigned document to the platform when submitting your request.
Ensure you have a valid government-issued photo ID and a device with a stable internet connection. If your document has specific formatting requirements, confirm these with the receiving party beforehand.
Many document types may be eligible, including powers of attorney, affidavits, real estate documents, business agreements, and construction forms. 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.
Yes, a power of attorney may be eligible for remote online notarization in many cases. Requirements can vary by state and by the institution that will rely on the document, so always confirm acceptance before booking.
Yes. Some document types, such as certain wills, court filings, or immigration documents, may require in-person notarization depending on jurisdiction and receiving party requirements.
Yes. Even when a document type is eligible for remote online notarization under applicable law, the specific receiving party — such as a bank, lender, court clerk, or government agency — may not accept it. Always confirm acceptance beforehand.
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.