Remote Online Notary Services
General Notary Work, Available Online
Can this be notarized online?
General notarial acts — acknowledgments, jurats, and signature witnessing — are frequently handled through Remote Online Notarization. Documents requiring paper originals or special certifications may not be.
What to prepare
- The unsigned document, preferably as a PDF
- The name of the person or organization requesting notarization
- An unexpired government photo ID
- Your deadline
What identification is needed
An unexpired government-issued photo ID is required. If the name on your ID differs from the name on the document, note that during intake.
What happens during the process
- Upload your document and answer a few questions.
- We review eligibility and follow up if we need more detail.
- You verify your identity.
- You meet the notary online and sign.
- You receive the completed electronic document securely.
What to know before you submit
- Certified copies of vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates) come from the issuing agency, not a notary.
- Notaries cannot select your document or explain its legal effect.
- If you are unsure whether your document qualifies, submit it — review is the point.
How to submit your document
Start your request on the online notarization intake. You'll tell us where you are physically located, describe the document and signers, and upload your file to private storage. 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.
FAQ
General Notary Work: common questions
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Other services
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney lets one person authorize another to act on their behalf. Because the document carries real authority, most receiving institutions want to see a notarized signature. If you are physically located anywhere in the United States, you may be able to complete that notarization remotely through iNotarize instead of driving to find a notary.
Affidavits
An affidavit is a written statement you swear or affirm is true. The notary administers that oath or affirmation and completes a jurat. Because affidavits are almost always about timing — a filing deadline, an insurance claim, a school or employer request — being able to handle one online from home matters.
Estate Documents
Estate documents — self-proving affidavits, advance directives, beneficiary designations, and related paperwork — often need a notary and sometimes witnesses. Requirements vary widely, so estate documents are reviewed carefully before any session is scheduled.
Need your general notary work notarized?
Skip the drive. Start your online notarization request from wherever you are.