Delaware Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws

RON Enacted

Effective August 1, 2023 · Last verified September 2026

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Quick Facts

Status: RON Enacted
Year Enacted: 2022
Statute: Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4320
Bill Number: SB 262 (151st General Assembly), 83 Del. Laws c. 425

Delaware RON Law Overview

Delaware authorized remote online notarization in 2022 by SB 262 (151st General Assembly), 83 Del. Laws c. 425, codified at Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4320, effective August 1, 2023. A Delaware online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in Delaware who also holds the state's separate remote-notary registration or endorsement. The signer appears on a live audio-video call. The notary must record each act in an electronic journal and keep the session recording for at least 10 years.

Key details for Delaware

Enacted by SB 262 (151st General Assembly), 83 Del. Laws c. 425. Signer location: Anywhere; if outside the United States, the record must relate to a U.S. court/government matter or U.S. property/transaction and the act must not be prohibited by the foreign state. The notary must be physically located in the state during the act.

Legal Citations

Statute

Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4320

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Delaware RON Requirements

Delaware requires RON sessions to be conducted over a live, two-way audio-video connection. Knowledge-based authentication may be used but is not strictly required. Notaries must maintain an electronic journal of all remote notarizations and apply tamper-evident technology to completed documents. Audio-video recordings of each RON session must be retained for at least 10 years.

Audio-video required: Yes
Tamper-evident seal: Required
Electronic journal: Required
Recording retention: 10 years
Credential analysis: Not required
KBA required: No
Commissioned in state: Required
RON endorsement: Required

Interstate Recognition

Delaware recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4324 (notarial act in another state)).

Online Notary Availability in Delaware

Notaron is available 24/7 across Delaware. See location-specific guides for major Delaware cities:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is remote online notarization legal in Delaware?

Yes, Delaware has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2022 under Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4320. Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for Delaware-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.

What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Delaware?

Delaware requires identity verification for all remote online notarizations.

Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Delaware?

Yes, Delaware requires notaries to obtain a RON endorsement or registration in addition to their standard notary commission before performing remote online notarizations.

What technology is required for RON in Delaware?

Delaware requires RON sessions to use real-time two-way audio-video communication. Documents must be sealed with tamper-evident technology. An electronic journal must be maintained for all remote notarizations. Session recordings must be retained for 10 years.

Does Delaware accept out-of-state RON?

Delaware recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4324 (notarial act in another state)).