Missouri Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
RON EnactedEffective August 28, 2020 · Last verified September 2026
Available to signers in all 50 states. Live, commissioned notaries 24/7.
Quick Facts
- Status
- RON Enacted
- Year Enacted
- 2020
- Statute
- Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 486.1100–486.1200
- Bill Number
- HB 1655 (2020)
Missouri RON Law Overview
Missouri authorized remote online notarization in 2020 by HB 1655 (2020), codified at Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 486.1100–486.1200, effective August 28, 2020. A Missouri online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in Missouri 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 Missouri
Enacted by HB 1655 (2020). Signer location: Anywhere in the US; outside the US if electronic notarization is not prohibited where the principal is located (§ 486.1155). The notary must be physically located in the state during the act.
Legal Citations
Missouri RON Requirements
Missouri 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
Missouri recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.150(2) (real-estate instruments acknowledged outside Missouri before any notary public)).
Online Notary Availability in Missouri
Notaron is available 24/7 across Missouri. See location-specific guides for major Missouri cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Missouri?
Yes, Missouri has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2020 under Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 486.1100–486.1200. Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for Missouri-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Missouri?
Missouri requires identity verification for all remote online notarizations.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Missouri?
Yes, Missouri 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 Missouri?
Missouri 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 Missouri accept out-of-state RON?
Missouri recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.150(2) (real-estate instruments acknowledged outside Missouri before any notary public)).