FAQs

A mobile notary travels to a physical location (home, office, hospital) to witness a signature in person. A remote online notary performs the notarization via a secure audio-video call, allowing you to sign documents digitally from any location. 

Yes, RON is legally recognized in the majority of U.S. states. Even if your state does not yet have its own RON laws, most states accept out-of-state remote notarizations under "interstate recognition" principles.  

You must present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. Common examples include: 

• State Driver’s License or ID card.

• U.S. or foreign Passport.

• Military ID or Permanent Resident Card. 

• We can notarize for any state and must follow the state statutes of where the notarization occurs.

An apostille is a specialized certificate issued by a Secretary of State that authenticates a public official's signature on a document for use in another country that is part of the 1961 Hague Convention. You typically need one for international business, studying abroad, or foreign property transactions. 

Standard state-level processing typically takes 1 to 10 business days. Federal apostilles (e.g., for FBI background checks) processed by the U.S. Department of State can take several weeks. We offer expedited or "rush" processing for an additional fee. 

In many cases, yes, provided the destination country accepts electronic apostilles (e-Apostilles) or the state issuing the apostille recognizes the remote notarization as a valid public act. However, some countries specifically require "wet-ink" signatures for certain documents. 

Certain documents, such as Wills or Deeds, may require additional witnesses. While clients can provide their own, we can arrange professional witnesses for an extra fee if requested in advance. 

You need a device with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection. Most platforms recommend using modern browsers like Google Chrome or Firefox for the best performance. 

No. Unless the notary is also a licensed attorney, they are strictly prohibited from practicing law. They cannot explain the legal effects of a document or advise you on which type of notarization (e.g., Jurat vs. Acknowledgment) is required.