Utah Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
RON EnactedEffective November 1, 2019 · Last verified September 2026
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Quick Facts
- Status
- RON Enacted
- Year Enacted
- 2019
- Statute
- Utah Code §§ 46-1-3.5 to 46-1-3.7
- Bill Number
- HB 52 (Laws of Utah 2019, ch. 192); amended by SB 139 (2026, ch. 56, eff. 2026-05-06)
Utah RON Law Overview
Utah authorized remote online notarization in 2019 by HB 52 (Laws of Utah 2019, ch. 192); amended by SB 139 (2026, ch. 56, eff. 2026-05-06), codified at Utah Code §§ 46-1-3.5 to 46-1-3.7, effective November 1, 2019. A Utah online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in Utah 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. The notary must record each act in an electronic journal and keep the session recording for at least 10 years.
Key details for Utah
Enacted by HB 52 (Laws of Utah 2019, ch. 192); amended by SB 139 (2026, ch. 56, eff. 2026-05-06). Signer location: Statute sets no limit on signer location, including outside the US (§ 46-1-3(5)(a)(ii) permits acts for individuals outside the state only through remote notarization). The notary must be physically located in the state during the act.
Legal Citations
Utah RON Requirements
Under Utah law, every remote online notarization must take place via real-time audio-video communication between the notary and the signer. Credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID is required to verify the signer's identity. Knowledge-based authentication may be used but is not strictly required. The notary is required to keep an electronic journal documenting each transaction and to use tamper-evident sealing on all notarized 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
- Required
- KBA required
- No
- Commissioned in state
- Required
- RON endorsement
- Required
- Bond amount
- $5,000
Interstate Recognition
Utah recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Utah Code § 57-2a-3(2)).
Online Notary Availability in Utah
Notaron is available 24/7 across Utah. See location-specific guides for major Utah cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Utah?
Yes, Utah has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2019 under Utah Code §§ 46-1-3.5 to 46-1-3.7. Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for Utah-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Utah?
Utah requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID for all remote online notarizations.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Utah?
Yes, Utah 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 Utah?
Utah 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 Utah accept out-of-state RON?
Utah recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Utah Code § 57-2a-3(2)).
What is the bond requirement for RON notaries in Utah?
A notary performing remote online notarizations in Utah must hold a surety bond of $5,000. The bond protects the public against errors or misconduct by the notary; whether it is the state's ordinary notary bond or a separate electronic-notary bond depends on the state, and the statute linked above says which.