California Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
Legislation PendingQuick Facts
- Status
- Legislation Pending
- Year Enacted
- 2024
- Statute
- Cal. Civ. Code § 1183.05 et seq.
- Bill Number
- AB 2941
California RON Law Overview
California enacted AB 2941 in 2024 to authorize in-state notaries to perform RON, but the law does not take effect until January 1, 2030. In the meantime, California residents can use RON through notaries commissioned in other states that have active RON laws.
Legal Citations
Interstate Recognition
California residents can use out-of-state notaries to perform RON for any document type. Under Civil Code § 1189(b), California recognizes notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states. Most California counties accept e-recorded documents notarized via RON.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in California?
California has not yet enacted permanent RON legislation. Legislation is currently pending.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in California?
Since California has not enacted permanent RON legislation, there are no state-specific identity verification requirements for RON at this time.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in California?
Since California has not enacted permanent RON legislation, RON endorsements are not currently available.
What technology is required for RON in California?
Since California has not enacted permanent RON legislation, there are no state-specific technology requirements for RON at this time.
Does California accept out-of-state RON?
Without permanent RON legislation, California's acceptance of out-of-state RON is governed by general notarization laws.