What Is Remote Online Notarization?

The notary field has come a long way! From just having documents notarized in person and on paper, the industry took a shift and became more tech-savvy during the 2020 Pandemic when almost everything was closed and everyone was confined to their homes. The ability to get documents notarized during this period was strictly offered online using platforms such as Notarize.

The thing is that many people still do not know about or understand this process and what it can offer to them. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is process of getting a document notarized entirely online. The notary and client meet on a chosen platform (just like meeting in-person) and signatures are executed all electronically!

Some might ask if this is legit or secure? And the answer is YES! The platforms in which a notary chooses must meet all requirements of the state in which they reside including a secure audio-video technology.

So, you might be asking how does RON actually work?!?! Let's get into that!

1. The first step would be for you to contact a notary that offers RON services and discuss what you need and get an appointment set up.
2. Next, after an appointment has been booked and fees have been agreed on. The notary will ask for you to send over the documents so that they can be uploaded to the platform.
3. Once, that has been completed and it is time for the appointment, you will go through a verification process for your identity on the platform using one of the process below:

-Credential analysis (e.g., scan your ID), and

-Knowledge-based authentication (answer personal questions).

  4. After, your identity has been verified, you will be connected to your notary via a live video and speak to them in real time to execute and sign the documents digitally while they watch. The notary will then digitally sign and place their electronic seal on the document/s.

5. Once the call and signing has been completed, you will receive a copy of the notarized documents!

Doesn't that sound easy and convenient?!?! Less time spent on traveling or in-person appointments and most RON services depending on the notary and platform can be offered 24/7.

J.N.K. Services LLC offers RON services with confidence in knowing that customers will be satisfied not only with their services but with the convenience of this service. By allowing their clients to continue to attend to their busy lives but still having the ability to get things completed all electronically while in the car, at the office, at home, or on vacation!

Book your Remote Online Notarization appointment today!