Remote Online Notary (rON)
Are you looking to become a remote online notary? Remote online services are transforming the process of traditional notarizations. Online notarizations became legal in Ohio in September 2019. The ability to have a document notarized online simplifies and streamlines the entire process for notaries and clients alike. Ohio Notary Services is the only entity authorized to provide online notary classes, education and testing for both the Online Notary Public Authorization and the Traditional Notary Public Commission. Become a remote online notary today.
ELECTRONIC NOTARIZATIONS AND ONLINE NOTARIZATIONS
A notary public with an active commission in Ohio may perform electronic notarizations without any additional authorization from our office. An electronic notarization is a notarial act performed by a notary public using his or her electronic seal and electronic signature on a digital document. An electronic notarization is an in-person act where the notarial act procedures remain the same. The requirements include personal appearance, verifying the identity of the signer, completion of the notarial certificate by affixing the notary’s electronic signature and electronic seal to the certificate.
An online notarization is a notarial act performed by an Ohio notary public who has been authorized to perform online notarizations when a signer personally appears before the notary using audio-visual technology instead of being physically present in the same location as the notary. An online notarization requires the use of an online notarization system to perform the act as the signer is not located in the same location as the notary.
To perform an online notarization, a notary public must be authorized by the Secretary of State’s Office. To be authorized the notary must file an online authorization application showing proof of the completion of a 2 hour education program, passing a test and stating the name of the online notarization system/vendor to be used. All notaries public authorized to perform online notarizations must be legal residents of Ohio and may only perform online notarizations when they are located in Ohio, although the signer can be outside of Ohio or outside of the United States at the time of the act. Source: https://www.ohiosos.gov/notary/information/#faq
An online notarization is a notarial act performed by an Ohio notary public who has been authorized to perform online notarizations when a signer personally appears before the notary using audio-visual technology instead of being physically present in the same location as the notary. An online notarization requires the use of an online notarization system to perform the act as the signer is not located in the same location as the notary.
To perform an online notarization, a notary public must be authorized by the Secretary of State’s Office. To be authorized the notary must file an online authorization application showing proof of the completion of a 2 hour education program, passing a test and stating the name of the online notarization system/vendor to be used. All notaries public authorized to perform online notarizations must be legal residents of Ohio and may only perform online notarizations when they are located in Ohio, although the signer can be outside of Ohio or outside of the United States at the time of the act. Source: https://www.ohiosos.gov/notary/information/#faq
Benefits Of Becoming A Remote Online Notary
- Online notarization is incredibly convenient for both the signer and the notary. With this service the signer and notary can video chat over the Internet as opposed to having to meet in person. This process is also called remote, webcam or virtual notarization. There are many benefits to becoming a remote online notary, including the following:
- Provides a welcome service to clients who simply are not able to make it to an office.
- Allows for the ability to maintain a safe social distance.
- Online notarizations can be conducted in significantly less time than traditional notarizations.
- Be confident about the identity of the person seeking your services through advanced security safeguards required by law.
- Online notarizations promote a "Going Green" initiative with digital-only copies of the documents being notarized.
- Offer clients a video recording of the entire notarization process.
- State maximum fee of $25.00 per notarization.