New York Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
RON EnactedEffective January 31, 2023 · Last verified September 2026
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Quick Facts
- Status
- RON Enacted
- Year Enacted
- 2022
- Statute
- N.Y. Exec. Law § 135-c et seq.
- Bill Number
- S 1780C
New York RON Law Overview
New York authorized remote online notarization in 2022 by S 1780C, codified at N.Y. Exec. Law § 135-c et seq., effective January 31, 2023. A New York online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in New York 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 New York
New York enacted permanent RON after extending executive orders several times during and after COVID-19. L. 2021 ch. 767 (S 1780C) was amended by L. 2022 ch. 104, which set the January 31, 2023 effective date, and by L. 2023 ch. 188, which revised the registration procedure. Electronic notaries register with the Department of State ($60, 19 NYCRR 182.11); no bond and no course are required. The statute does not name knowledge-based authentication: it requires identity proofing by a third-party provider using at least two authentication processes, to NIST SP 800-63-3 Identity Assurance Level 2 or an equally secure industry standard (§ 135-c(2)(a)(iv); 19 NYCRR 182.5, 182.7), which platforms meet with credential analysis plus KBA. Records of every notarial act, and the audio-video recording, are kept for ten years (§ 135-c(2)(b); 19 NYCRR 182.8, 182.9). The fee for an electronic notarial act is capped at $25 (19 NYCRR 182.11(g)). A document may be notarized electronically only if it may be signed electronically under State Technology Law § 307, so wills remain excluded until the Electronic Wills Act (L. 2025 ch. 637) takes effect in mid-2027. No amendment to § 135-c or Part 182 was found between April 2025 and September 2026.
New York RON Requirements
New York'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
New York recognizes an acknowledgment or proof taken outside the state by a notary public of the place where it was taken (N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 299, 299-a), which is how a remote online notarization performed under another state's law is accepted here. A New York electronic notarization must be performed by a New York notary who is physically in New York at the time (Exec. Law § 135-c(1)(d), (4)(a)(ii)).
Online Notary Availability in New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in New York?
Yes, New York has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2022 under N.Y. Exec. Law § 135-c et seq. Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for New York-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in New York?
New York 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 New York?
Yes, New York 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 New York?
New York 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 New York accept out-of-state RON?
New York recognizes an acknowledgment or proof taken outside the state by a notary public of the place where it was taken (N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 299, 299-a), which is how a remote online notarization performed under another state's law is accepted here. A New York electronic notarization must be performed by a New York notary who is physically in New York at the time (Exec. Law § 135-c(1)(d), (4)(a)(ii)).