Remote Online Notarization Is State Of The Art: A Guide To The Legal Framework

Mealey's (January 18, 2022, 2:47 PM EST) -- Executing a document in person before a notary has become a challenging process in these pandemic times. An alternative is for the notary public to conduct the notarization process over the internet. Instead of appearing before the notary in person, the signer uses a webcam or other similar technology to appear online and electronically sign. The notary completes the notarization electronically. So long as the notary is properly credentialed and complies with the procedures mandated by applicable law, notarization performed digitally is legal....