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Decentralized Notarization

A Modern Approach to Digital Notary

Get documents notarized without visiting a notary's office in person. Digital Notary is designed to provide online access to document notarization, where remote online notarization is permitted by law in your jurisdiction.

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Become a Certified Digital Notary in
the New Digital World

Notaries who meet the applicable certification and commissioning requirements can offer document signing services through the Digital World platform, subject to the notary laws of their jurisdiction.

Remote Online Notary

Digital Remote Online Notary

Remote Online Notarizations (RON), the signer and notary do not meet in person. Instead, each sits in front of a computer at different locations to conduct the notarization by video using a third-party technology platform.

The process begins when the notary uses a third-party identity-proofing application to identify the signer. Once this is done, the signer and notary join the notary session. They must be able to see and hear each other clearly, and the notary must record the whole notarial act and save it for up to ten years, depending on the state.

Digital Remote Online Notary Workflow
Close in the Physical or Digital World
Loan Signing

Close In the Physical World or Digital World

A loan signing agent witnesses signatures AND knows how to walk a real-estate borrower through the loan signing process - whether in person or fully online through the Digital World platform.

In-Person Signing

Traditional notarization at a physical location with a certified agent present.

Remote Digital Signing

Complete the entire process online from anywhere using the Digital World platform.

Why Digital World

Instant Notarization With The Digital World

Tools designed to make notarizing documents more convenient online, in jurisdictions where remote online notarization is permitted by law.

On-Demand 24/7

Request an online notarization at a time that works for you, subject to notary availability in your area.

Document Prep

Access tools designed to help streamline document preparation, save time, and reduce errors throughout the process.

Trustworthy & Safe

Documents are handled with encryption and a security-focused process designed to help protect your information.

Disclaimer: Digital Notary connects users with notaries who perform notarizations in accordance with applicable state and national laws. Digital World does not itself act as a notary public, and Remote Online Notarization is only available where permitted by law and performed by a commissioned notary meeting the applicable legal requirements.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Digital Notary itself a notary public?

No. Digital Notary is a platform that connects you with notaries who are separately commissioned and licensed under applicable law. Digital World does not act as a notary public.

Is Remote Online Notarization (RON) available everywhere?

No. RON availability, requirements, and recognition vary by state and country. Whether a remote notarization is valid depends on the laws that apply to the signer and the document.

How long is my notarization session recorded and stored?

Notaries performing RON are generally required to record the notarial act and retain the recording, often for up to ten years, though exact retention periods depend on the applicable state's requirements.

What do I need to complete a remote online notarization?

You'll typically need a device with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, valid identification for identity-proofing, and the document to be notarized.

Can I become a Digital Notary through this platform?

Notaries who already hold the required commission and certification in their jurisdiction may be able to offer services through the Digital World platform. Requirements vary by location.