Hawaii Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
RON EnactedEffective January 1, 2021 · Last verified September 2026
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Quick Facts
- Status
- RON Enacted
- Year Enacted
- 2020
- Statute
- Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 456-23, 456-24
- Bill Number
- SB 2275 (Act 54, SLH 2020)
Hawaii RON Law Overview
Hawaii authorized remote online notarization in 2020 by SB 2275 (Act 54, SLH 2020), codified at Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 456-23, 456-24, effective January 1, 2021. A Hawaii online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in Hawaii who also holds the state's separate remote-notary registration or endorsement. The signer appears on a live audio-video call and is identified by automated analysis of a government-issued photo ID and knowledge-based authentication questions. The notary must record each act in an electronic journal and keep the session recording for at least 10 years.
Key details for Hawaii
Enacted by SB 2275 (Act 54, SLH 2020). Signer location: Anywhere; if outside the U.S., the document must relate to a U.S. court/government matter, U.S. property/transaction, or an FDIC-insured bank transaction (including in FSM, Marshall Islands, Palau), 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
Hawaii RON Requirements
Hawaii's RON requirements mandate a live audio-video session for every remote notarization. Credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID is required to verify the signer's identity. The signer must successfully complete knowledge-based authentication (KBA), answering personal questions generated from public records and credit data to confirm their identity. The state requires notaries to maintain secure electronic journals and apply tamper-evident technology to ensure document integrity after signing. 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
- Required
- KBA required
- Yes
- Commissioned in state
- Required
- RON endorsement
- Required
Interstate Recognition
Hawaii recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 502-45 (acknowledgments made by a person without the State before an officer authorized by that state's law)).
Online Notary Availability in Hawaii
Notaron is available 24/7 across Hawaii. See location-specific guides for major Hawaii cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Hawaii?
Yes, Hawaii has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2020 under Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 456-23, 456-24. Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for Hawaii-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) for all remote online notarizations. The signer must correctly answer personal questions generated from authoritative data sources.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Hawaii?
Yes, Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Hawaii 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 Hawaii accept out-of-state RON?
Hawaii recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 502-45 (acknowledgments made by a person without the State before an officer authorized by that state's law)).