Remote online notarization (RON) allows eligible signers to have documents notarized through a secure live video session with a commissioned online notary — no office visit required.
Remote online notarization (RON) is a secure process that allows eligible signers to have documents notarized via a live, two-way video session with a commissioned notary public.
Instead of meeting in person, the signer verifies their identity online and electronically signs the document. 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.
Remote online notarization — commonly abbreviated as RON — is a secure process that allows eligible signers to have documents notarized through a live, two-way audio-video session with a commissioned notary public. Instead of meeting in person at a notary's office, the signer connects online, verifies their identity, signs the document electronically, and receives the completed notarized document digitally.
Because iRemoteNotary is commissioned as a Florida Remote Online Notary, sessions can serve eligible signers located anywhere in the United States when the document and receiving party permit it.
The process is designed to be convenient, secure, and legally sound for eligible document types. That said, 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 before booking a session.
It is important to understand that remote online notarization is not the same as simply applying an electronic signature to a PDF. While many platforms allow you to e-sign a document, a notarization requires the involvement of a commissioned notary public who verifies your identity and witnesses your signature.
During a RON session, the notary is present via a live audio-video feed. The session is recorded, identity is verified using established protocols (such as credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication), and the notary applies a digital notarial seal and a tamper-evident certificate to the final document.
The remote online notarization process typically follows four steps. First, you submit your request and upload your unsigned document before the session — never sign the document beforehand unless specifically instructed by your notary.
Second, you complete identity verification as required for your session. This usually includes scanning a valid government-issued ID and may include answering knowledge-based authentication questions.
Third, you meet with a commissioned remote online notary through a secure, encrypted audio-video connection. During this live session, the notary witnesses your signature, applies their digital notarial seal, and completes the required notarial certificate.
Fourth, you receive your completed, digitally notarized document. The document includes an electronic notarial seal and a tamper-evident certificate that can be verified by the receiving party.
To complete a remote online notarization with iRemoteNotary, you will generally need your unsigned document ready to upload, a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport), a device with a working camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.
You should also have any instructions from your receiving party — such as your lender, title company, attorney, or government agency — on hand so you can confirm the notarization format and any specific requirements before the session begins.
A common mistake is signing the document before meeting with the notary. Ensure the document remains unsigned until the notary explicitly directs you to sign it during the live video session.
Not all notarizations can be performed online. Some jurisdictions, document types, or receiving parties still require in-person notarization. For example, some states have strict requirements for wills or certain court filings that may preclude online notarization.
Even when state law permits remote online notarization, the receiving party — such as a county clerk, a specific lender, or a foreign government — may have its own policies and choose not to accept electronically notarized documents. 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 verify with the intended recipient before scheduling a session to ensure they will accept a remotely notarized document.
Remote online notarization (RON) is a process that allows eligible signers to have documents notarized through a secure live audio-video session with a commissioned notary public. The signer verifies their identity online, signs electronically, and receives the notarized document digitally.
No. While it involves electronic signatures, remote online notarization requires a commissioned notary to verify your identity, witness your signature on a live video call, and apply a tamper-evident digital notarial seal.
You will need your unsigned document, a valid government-issued photo ID, a device with a working camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection. Do not sign your document before the session.
It depends. 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 booking.
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.