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. This article will cover some questions frequently asked by notary signing agents.
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?
If you’d like to show companies on Snapdocs that you are RON commissioned, you can search for RON via the “Language” field in the “My Profile” page of your account. From there, select the language that corresponds with the webcam technology provider you have an account with.
Additionally, if you have any certification that provides proof that you are RON commissioned, you should upload it as an “Additional Credential” to the Credentials page in your account. You can find detailed instructions on how to do both here.