ONLINE NOTARY SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL SIGNERS

Who this is for

Expatriates, students, military families, dual citizens, remote workers, and travelers who need a document notarized for use in the United States — powers of attorney for family matters, affidavits, estate paperwork, business filings, or property documents back home.

What we need from you

• The country you are physically located in
• Your city and time zone, so a session can be scheduled sensibly
• Where the document will be used — a U.S. state, another country, or not yet known
• The document type and the organization that will receive it
• Any authentication the receiving authority has already told you it requires

An honest warning about acceptance and authentication

Acceptance and authentication requirements for documents intended for use outside the United States vary widely between countries, authorities, and even individual offices. Some require an apostille under the Hague Convention; some require consular legalization; some will not accept an electronic notarization at all. We do not promise that any electronically notarized document can receive an apostille or that a foreign authority will accept it.

Ask the receiving organization exactly what it needs, in writing when you can, before your session. That single question prevents most international document problems.

How the process works from abroad

1. Upload the unsigned document and complete the intake, including your country and time zone.
2. We review the request and tell you what is possible and what is not.
3. You complete identity verification.
4. You meet the notary in a secure audio/video session and sign electronically.
5. You receive the completed electronic document securely.

Submitting a document does not guarantee that the document or transaction is eligible for Remote Online Notarization. iNotarize will review your request and provide the appropriate next steps.

Practical tips for international signers

• Start earlier than you think you need to — authentication steps add time.
• Check whether the U.S. recipient can accept an electronic record or insists on paper.
• Have a stable connection and good lighting for identity verification.
• Keep names consistent across your ID and the document.