REMOTE ONLINE NOTARY
Disclaimer: A notary is not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice. If you have questions about your document or the transaction you are entering into by signing the document, please consult an attorney prior to your appointment.
Remote Online Notary Services
In accordance with North Dakota law, an audio/video recording will be made of the notarization session and retained by the notary.
Each signer must complete the identification process. This includes presentation of an unexpired, government issued ID such as a driver's license, state issued ID, or passport. In addition, signers must complete a Knowledge Based Authentication (KBA) quiz to further prove their identity.
Payment is due at the time services are performed.
Frequently Questions About Remote Online Notarization
What is an acceptable form of ID for a remote online notary appointment?
Just as in an in-person notary appointment, signers can us any of the following forms of identification:
Valid driver’s license
State identification card
U.S. or Foreign Passport
At the beginning of the notary session, the signer will submit a digital image of the front and back of the identification card for a credential analysis of the ID. During the session, the signer will show the same identification via their computer’s camera to the notary.
If the notary is in a different state than mine, will my notarized document be accepted?
A notary is authorized to notarize documents from any state. Notarial acts may be performed outside of the state the document was drafted or will be used in. The notarization carries the same legitimacy as if the notarization was performed by a notary public of the state the document was drafted or will be used in.
A notary conducting an online notarization must do so in the state they are commissioned in and must use the state and county they are in on the notary certificate.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the signer to verify with the party receiving the document if they will accept a document that has been notarized online.
Why wouldn't my document be accepted?
Some government agencies, such as County Recorder Offices, may not be set up to receive documents which have been notarized remotely. Also, some individuals are unfamiliar with remote online notarization and may be apprehensive about accepting a document.
Is remote online notarization safe?
Yes, in fact, online notarization is safer than a traditional in person notary.
No health risks for either signer and notary as they are in separate locations.
Personal safety and security for both signer and notary.
Each session is recorded.
The signer's identity is verified using a two-step process.
Using technology the signer's ID undergoes a credential analysis.
Each document is sealed with a tamper-evident digital signing certificate. This technology provides a document recipient peace of mind knowing that any unauthorized changes to a document can be detected.