Is Online Notarization Valid for Your Document?
Pick your state and document type — get the answer, the governing statute, and any known restrictions, from the same continuously verified law database behind our 50-state RON guide. Free to use and link to.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is online notarization legal in every state?
- Remote online notarization is authorized by statute in 45 states plus DC, and residents of the remaining states can legally notarize online with a notary commissioned in a RON-authorized state — the notarization is valid nationwide under interstate recognition rules.
- Are any documents excluded from online notarization?
- A few states carve out specific document types (for example, wills and codicils in some states, and certain real property or vehicle documents in others). This checker flags known restrictions from our continuously verified state law database; when in doubt, check the state's RON law page.
- Will banks, courts, and county recorders accept it?
- Yes. A notarization performed under state RON law carries the same legal effect as an in-person notarization and is accepted by banks, courts, government agencies, and county recorders nationwide.
This tool summarizes state law status for convenience and isn't legal advice. Statutes and agency rules change — each state page shows its last-verified date.
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