What Documents Can a Remote Online Notary Notarize?

The most frequently notarized documents via RON include: Affidavits and sworn statements, Power of Attorney documents, Medical directives and healthcare proxies, Wills and trusts (where state law permits), Real estate deeds and title transfers, Loan documents and refinancing packages, Business agreements and contracts, Vehicle title transfers, Immigration documents, and Financial account opening documents.

Loan signing packages (refinances, purchase mortgages, HELOCs) are the highest-earning document type for notaries. A single loan package can earn $100–$200+. These require the notary to guide signers through 100–200 pages of loan documents, notarizing the key pages. Loan Signing Agent (LSA) certification is strongly recommended.

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives are growing RON segments. Many attorneys now use RON services for client document execution. Note: Some states have specific restrictions on remotely notarized wills — always check state law. Our guide covers every state's rules.

Certain documents may not be remotely notarizable in all states: I-9 Employment Eligibility forms (require physical presence), some vital records (birth/death certificates in certain states), and notarizations for use in countries that don't recognize RON. Always verify state-specific rules before accepting certain document types.

Documents for international use often require an apostille (a certification verifying the notary's authenticity). RON notarizations are increasingly accepted internationally, but some countries still require traditional (wet ink) notarization. The Secretary of State's office in each state processes apostille requests.