Remote Online Notarization (RON) is the use of audio/visual technology to complete a notarial act when the signer and the notary are not in the same physical location.
How do I become RON commissioned?
Each state may have its own technology standards and training requirements for notaries interested in becoming RON commissioned. Please check with your state's commissioning authority for more information. Below are the general steps you must take in order to become a remote online notary.
Step 1: Make sure you meet your state’s qualifications. In some states, you must be commissioned as a traditional Notary Public before applying to become a remote online notary.
Step 2: Register with your state’s commissioning authority to perform RONs.
Step 3: Check with your state to see if any additional testing or educational courses are required.
Step 4: Obtain the necessary remote online notary tools required by your state (electronic seal, electronic signature, electronic journal, digital certificate or RON technology platform provider).
Step 5: Check with your state to see if an additional surety bond or E&O insurance policy is required to cover remote online notarizations.
Is there anything else I need to do in order to be eligible to perform webcam signings/RON?
In addition to getting RON commissioned through your state, you may also need to get certified or create an account with a webcam technology provider. Each state may have their own technology standards, so we recommend checking with your state before getting certified through a technology provider.
Snapdocs currently supports the ability to add the following webcam technology provider certifications to your account. You can learn more about how to get certified through these providers below:
How can I show companies on Snapdocs that I am RON commissioned?
Step 1: Log into your Snapdocs account, select My Profile on the left-hand column.
Step 2: Once on your My Profile page, locate the Additional Info section on the right-hand side of the page.
Step 3: After selecting the field, a list of languages that can be added should drop down. Search for RON or IPEN, and select the language that corresponds with the technology provider you have an account with.
Step 4: After selecting the language that corresponds with the technology provider you have an account with, it should appear in the field. After making any changes to your profile, please be sure to select on the orange Update Profile button in the upper-right corner of the page which will save any and all of your changes.
If you've successfully updated your profile, you should see a confirmation banner appear at the top of the page letting you know your profile has been successfully updated.
Step 5: If you have any certification that provides proof that you are RON commissioned, send your credentials to this email address: roncredentials@snapdocs.com
Note: It can take up to 7 days for your credentials to be verified. We appreciate your patience.
Examples include:
- Online commission (including the state and expiration date)
- Digital certification (must show expiration date, usually from IdenTrust or Proof)
- Proof of vendor training (Proof, Pavaso, or NotaryCam only at this time)
- Other approved credentials (Must have approved: Commission, BGC, and E&O)
Step 6: Once your credentials are verified, you will see a RON certification check on your profile.
