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Frequently asked questions

What is Notarization?

Notarization is the process whereby a Notary certifies a document. Usually, this is done by attaching a notarial certificate to the document. The notarial certificate contains statements of fact or law in relation to the document being certified.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Since we provide virtual service, all appointments must be booked and confirmed at least 15m before the desired appointment time.

What is a remote notary?

A remote notary is a legally commissioned notary public who is authorized to conduct notarizations over the Internet via digital tools and a live audio video call.

All notaries, no matter how they perform their service, must watch as someone signs a document. Historically, this has required that the notary and signer, travel to meet one another in person where the notary serves as a witness during the signing event.

The name “remote notary” is derived from the fact that the notary serves the customer remotely over the Internet.

What is an electronic notary?

An Electronic Notary or In-Person Electronic Notary is a commissioned notary public that is permitted to perform notarial acts electronically without the use of paper, but by state law, the parties are required to be physically present. An electronic notary is often confused with a remote notary, but it is important to keep in mind that they are different based on legal definitions.

Is online notarization legal?

Yes, it is.

Online notarizations are accepted across the country due to a long-standing body of laws in each state that specifically provides for the recognition and acceptance of out-of-state notarizations. In addition to laws in each state recognizing and accepting common out-of-state notarizations, the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution may provide an additional basis for states to accept out-of-state notarizations.

Certain states and public agencies have specific additional requirements and limitations for executing and/or accepting electronically-signed documents and out-of-state notarizations, and not all documents may be electronically signed. We always recommend checking with your intended recipient to confirm their acceptance of online notarizations.

What if my documents require physical (wet) signatures?

In some cases, your recipient may require original signatures from all signers. In order to fulfill this requirement, you will need to meet with a notary over video chat to show ID and sign your documents.

After the session, you will mail the original documents to the address provided by your notary.

Once received, the document will be notarized and sent to your recipient.
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Depending on your location you can schedule an appointment to meet in person.

What are the acceptable forms of ID that I can use?

Acceptable forms of ID include the following photo IDs if valid and unexpired. Your state may have other allowable IDs or may exclude use of some items on this list, so always check:

– U.S. State Issued Driver’s License
– U.S. State Issued Photo ID
– U.S. Passport Book
– U.S. Passport Card
– Certificate of US citizenship
– Certificate of Naturalization
– Foreign Passport
– Alien Registration Card with Photo
– Military ID

This is not a comprehensive list. If you are unsure whether your ID will be accepted, contact us and we’ll let you know!

How does online notarization work?

You are connected with a commissioned notary public via live audio-video call. The notary public confirms your identity visually using the scanned photo ID, and then witnesses as you sign the document. Just like a traditional notarization, the notary then signs and places their notarial seal on your document.

How does online notarization differ from standard notarization?

The only differences between the two are the tools that are involved. All notarial acts remain the same except for the introduction of electronic signature, electronic notary stamps, and Video-Audio technology. Personal appearance, positive identification, and required notarial acts are still utilized with online notarization.

What if my document requires a witness?

Many transactions require more than just a notary and signer. If you’re signing a document that requires a witness, you’ll want to make sure you let us know before your appointment. Just reply to your confirmation email and we will make sure they have access to the session as well.

If you’d like us to provide a witness for you, let your notary know by requesting a witness in your confirmation email response.

What types of documents do you notarize?

We notarize just about every document which needs to be notarized in the paper world. There are a few exceptions though, so see below:

In an online notarization, both you and the notary electronically sign the notarized document. Per federal and state laws such as the ESIGN Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), when both sides agree to perform their transaction electronically, electronic signatures are just as valid as handwritten signatures for virtually all documents. But, certain documents are excluded – see below. Also, some states, public agencies and court systems impose additional requirements and limitations for accepting electronically-signed documents, so it’s always important to check with your intended recipient to confirm their specific requirements for accepting electronically signed and notarized documents.

We currently do not notarize:
– Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificates
– Divorce decrees
– Court-issued documents

What if I have additional signers?

When creating the session, click the Add Multiple Signers box. Then add the email address of the secondary signer(s).

The primary signer must complete their required ID + KBA/Biometrics analysis process FIRST, then the secondary signer(s) will receive an email notice to complete their required ID + KBA/Biometrics analysis process on BlueNotary using each of their own respective devices.

The secondary signer will **receive an email with a link** to proceed with identity verification processing and then join the call.

Both the primary and secondary signer(s) will need to join the live video call – from separate devices –  for the live call.

Can I Come To Your Location?

Yes, I have a physical store location that you can come to. If you want to schedule an in-person appointment please contact me and I will schedule your appointment and will advise the address to my physical location. service is strictly by appointment only.