Remote Online Notarization Legality Guide

Laws governing remote online notarization (RON) are based on the state in which the notary public is commissioned, and may vary by state. A notary public is required to follow the corresponding RON requirements, as set forth by the Secretaries of State, Lt. Governors, or other state officials in that state, to ensure a notarial act is properly executed.

DocuSign Notary provides notaries public with the digital tools they need to conduct remote online notarizations. To use DocuSign Notary, organizations must use notaries public that are commissioned in one of the supported jurisdictions.

Last updated: August 1st, 2022