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General Notary Work
Affidavits, consent letters, powers of attorney and everyday forms notarized in Brooklyn by a New York notary public.
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Remote Online Notarizations (RON)
Have your document notarized from home over a live video call with a New York electronic notary. No trip to the office needed.
About this service
Remote online notarization (RON) lets you have a document notarized without leaving home. Electronic notarization by live audio-video has been authorized in New York since January 31, 2022, under Executive Law §135-c. During a remote session, the notary is physically located in New York State and is registered with the New York Department of State as an electronic notary.
You meet the notary on a live, two-way audio-video call. Before you sign, your identity is verified, for example through credential analysis of your photo ID and identity-proofing questions, or because the notary knows you personally. You then sign the document electronically while the notary watches, and the notary completes an electronic notarial certificate. The session is recorded, and the recording is kept as New York law requires.
To get started, you’ll need a computer, tablet or smartphone with a working camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, a current government-issued photo ID and your document in electronic form, such as a PDF. Before you book, please confirm that the person or agency receiving your document accepts electronic notarizations. Some courts, government agencies and foreign authorities still require a traditional ink-signed notarization. If yours does, we’re happy to see you in person at our Brooklyn office.
What we can help with
- Live, two-way audio-video session
- Notary physically located in New York State
- Identity verified before you sign
- Electronic signature and electronic notarial certificate
- Session recorded and retained as required by law
How it works
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Step 1: Check with the recipient
Confirm that the person or agency receiving your document accepts electronic notarizations.
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Step 2: Book your session
Schedule a time online or by phone, and we’ll send you instructions for joining the video session.
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Step 3: Verify your identity
Share your document as a PDF and complete the identity verification steps using your photo ID.
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Step 4: Sign on camera
You sign electronically while the notary watches. The notary then completes the electronic notarial certificate.
What to bring
- A computer, tablet or smartphone with a camera and microphone
- A stable internet connection and a quiet, private space
- A current, valid government-issued photo ID
- Your complete document in electronic form, such as a PDF
- Confirmation that the recipient accepts electronic notarizations
Frequently asked questions
Is remote online notarization legal in New York?
Yes. New York has authorized electronic notarization by live audio-video since January 31, 2022, under Executive Law §135-c. The notary must be physically located in New York State and registered with the Department of State as an electronic notary.
Will my electronically notarized document be accepted?
Many recipients accept electronic notarizations, but not all do. Some courts, agencies and foreign authorities require a traditional ink-signed notarization, so please check with the receiving party before you book.
What if the recipient needs an original ink signature?
Remote sessions use electronic documents, such as a PDF. If an original ink signature is required, please book an appointment at our Brooklyn office or ask about our mobile notary service instead.
Is the video session recorded?
Yes. New York law requires the audio-video session to be recorded, and the recording is kept for the period the law requires.
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