OneNotary platform conducts remote format notarizations, where all participants in front of the notary sign documents simultaneously during online sessions.

As a participant, it's essential to ensure that both you and your computer are ready, as well as your payment method and all other participants.

Online Notarization Checklist


RequirementsDescription
Your Computer


For a smooth experience, ensure that each participant has an individual computer equipped with functioning audio, webcam, and microphone. We recommend using Google Chrome (versions 114-121) or Apple Safari on a computer or laptop, whenever possible.

You may use your smartphone, but make sure to have a stable internet connection and at least 4GB of RAM to avoid technical difficulties.

Documents

Upload documents you need notarized in PDF format. You can upload up to 16 documents within a single session.  Don't sign your documents before your online session. 

Number of participants

Up to five signers and/or witnesses, excluding a notary, can join a remote online notary session. Simply list the additional signers/witness's emails on the first screen when completing the session information.

Identity verification

Before the session, the participant's identity will be verified electronically by the platform. OneNotary uses the following criteria to verify a signer's identity and to comply with current remote online notarization state laws. All signers must have:

1) a valid photo ID. You may use a Passport, driver's license, or state-issued ID.
2) a valid US address
3) a Social Security Number (SSN) valid for two years.

Payment Method / Credit Card

It is essential to turn off LifeLock and other credit-freezing programs prior to this process. They cause identity verification or payment failure. You can turn these programs on again once the session is complete.


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Identity Verification

Accepting an invitation & going through the pre-signing steps

Photo ID Verification