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How to Notarize a Deed Online (Warranty, Quitclaim & More)

Yes — deeds can be notarized online. Every deed must be acknowledged before a notary to be recorded, and remote online notarization satisfies that requirement in every state that has adopted RON. After the online notarization, most counties accept the deed for electronic recording.

What you'll need

  • Grantor signs before a notary (acknowledgment)
  • Government-issued photo ID for identity verification
  • One or two subscribing witnesses in some states (e.g., FL and SC require two, GA one)
  • Legal description of the property (from the prior deed)
  • Recording with the county recorder to perfect the transfer

What notarization does a deed need?

A deed transferring real property must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary public — the notary verifies the signer's identity and confirms the signature is voluntary. Some states additionally require subscribing witnesses: Florida and South Carolina, for example, require two witnesses on a deed, and Georgia requires one witness besides the notary. The county recorder will reject a deed with a missing or defective acknowledgment, so this step determines whether your transfer can be recorded at all.

Warranty deed vs. quitclaim deed

The notarization requirement is the same for both. A warranty deed guarantees the grantor's title; a quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has without warranties, and is common between family members, in divorces, and for clearing title defects. Either way, the grantor's signature must be acknowledged before the deed can be recorded.

Recording the deed after notarization

A deed takes full effect against third parties when it is recorded with the county where the property sits. Most U.S. counties now accept electronic recording, which means a deed notarized online can be submitted digitally the same day — no printing or courier. Check your county in our e-recording directory to see if it accepts electronic submissions.

How to notarize a deed online

  1. 1Upload your completed deed — don't sign it yet
  2. 2Verify your identity with your photo ID
  3. 3Meet a commissioned notary on secure video and sign during the session
  4. 4Download the notarized deed and submit it to the county — electronically where the county accepts e-recording

Recording it after notarization

This document type is recorded with the county where the property is located. Most counties accept electronic recording, so the notarized document can be submitted digitally the same day. Check your county's e-recording status →

Can you notarize a deed online in your state?

Yes — in every state. 45 states have enacted their own remote online notarization (RON) laws, and residents of the remaining states can legally notarize online with a commissioned notary in a RON-authorized state; the notarization is valid nationwide under interstate recognition rules. Select your state for its specific requirements.

AlabamaValid via out-of-state notaryAlaskaRON authorized since 2021ArizonaRON authorized since 2020ArkansasRON authorized since 2020CaliforniaLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryColoradoRON authorized since 2020ConnecticutRON authorized since 2023DelawareLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryDistrict of ColumbiaRON authorized since 2023FloridaRON authorized since 2020GeorgiaValid via out-of-state notaryHawaiiRON authorized since 2024IdahoRON authorized since 2020IllinoisRON authorized since 2022IndianaRON authorized since 2019IowaRON authorized since 2020KansasRON authorized since 2021KentuckyRON authorized since 2020LouisianaRON authorized since 2022MaineRON authorized since 2023MarylandRON authorized since 2020MassachusettsRON authorized since 2023MichiganRON authorized since 2019MinnesotaRON authorized since 2019MississippiLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryMissouriRON authorized since 2020MontanaRON authorized since 2019NebraskaRON authorized since 2020NevadaRON authorized since 2019New HampshireRON authorized since 2022New JerseyRON authorized since 2022New MexicoRON authorized since 2021New YorkRON authorized since 2023North CarolinaRON authorized since 2023North DakotaRON authorized since 2019OhioRON authorized since 2019OklahomaRON authorized since 2020OregonRON authorized since 2022PennsylvaniaRON authorized since 2020Rhode IslandRON authorized since 2023South CarolinaValid via out-of-state notarySouth DakotaRON authorized since 2020TennesseeRON authorized since 2019TexasRON authorized since 2018UtahRON authorized since 2019VermontRON authorized since 2022VirginiaRON authorized since 2012WashingtonRON authorized since 2020West VirginiaRON authorized since 2021WisconsinRON authorized since 2020WyomingRON authorized since 2021

Frequently asked questions

Can a quitclaim deed be notarized online?
Yes. Quitclaim deeds have the same acknowledgment requirement as any other deed, and remote online notarization satisfies it. If your county accepts e-recording, the deed can also be recorded electronically.
Will the county accept a deed notarized online?
Yes — a remote online notarization performed under state RON law carries the same legal force as an in-person acknowledgment, and county recorders accept it. Most counties also accept the document itself electronically; check your county's e-recording status in our directory.
Do I need witnesses for a deed?
It depends on the state where the property is located. Most states require only the notarial acknowledgment, but a few also require subscribing witnesses — Florida and South Carolina require two, and Georgia requires one witness in addition to the notary. Witnesses can often join the same video session.

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