How Leasepath Transformed Leasing Workflows with Online Notarization

In equipment and asset finance, closing a deal can be surprisingly fragile. Agreements often stall in the final stretch, not because of terms or credit, but because the paperwork gets stuck in manual workflows. Notarization, in particular, has long been a pain point. Scheduling an in-person signing or mailing documents back and forth could add days to the process, frustrating both lenders and their customers.

Leasepath built its platform to remove these kinds of barriers. Cloud-first on Microsoft Dynamics, Leasepath gives finance professionals one digital place to originate, approve, and manage leases. But to fully deliver on that vision, Leasepath needed a way to digitize the last mile of the customer journey: notarization. By embedding Notarize by Proof directly into its platform, Leasepath eliminated one of the biggest obstacles to speed and service in asset finance.

Closing Deals in Minutes, Not Days

Historically, notarization could stretch a lease closing into several days. Documents had to be printed, shipped, signed in person, and returned. Errors or scheduling conflicts only extended the delay.

"Our customers told us they were tired of losing valuable time just waiting on paperwork to move through notarization," said Jeffrey Bilbrey, President & GM of Leasepath. "Issues like that are exactly why we created Leasepath in the first place — to take the friction out of complex financial workflows and make the entire experience more seamless."

By integrating Notarize into its platform, Leasepath reduced that bottleneck to minutes. From the moment an invitation email is sent to the final electronic signature, Leasepath customers now complete the entire notarization process in an average of 34.7 minutes. That time includes identity verification, a short notary session averaging just 2.3 minutes, and the execution of documents in one seamless flow. What once stalled deals is now one of the fastest steps in the process.

Reliability That Builds Trust

Speed matters only if transactions finish successfully. In 2025, Leasepath transactions completed with Notarize achieved a 99.15 percent completion rate. That figure represents thousands of deals that reached the finish line without disruption or manual intervention. Since January 2022, Leasepath customers have processed more than 6,000 notarized transactions, each one reinforcing confidence in both the Leasepath platform and the Notarize network.

"When you can tell a customer that their deal will be signed, sealed, and delivered in under an hour with a 99 percent success rate, it changes the relationship," said Bilbrey. "Instead of worrying about delays, our clients are free to focus on service and growth."

A Philosophy of Simplicity

For Leasepath, simplicity is not a marketing slogan. It is a design principle. The leasing industry is inherently complex, with countless documents, compliance requirements, and customer interactions. Leasepath simplifies that complexity by creating one place to live and get work done. Notarization is a natural extension of this philosophy.

Customers who want to enable Notarize do not need to set up custom integrations or hire IT resources. They obtain credentials from Proof and enter them into Leasepath. The feature is then ready to use. "Turning on Notarize inside Leasepath is as simple as flipping a switch," said Bilbrey. "That kind of simplicity builds trust. Our customers know they are not just buying software, they are investing in a platform that works the way their business needs it to."

Elevating Service in a Competitive Market

Equipment and asset finance firms compete on more than rates. Service quality and responsiveness determine whether customers return or look elsewhere. By embedding Notarize, Leasepath users differentiate themselves with faster turnarounds, fewer errors, and a more professional digital experience.

The benefits extend beyond operational metrics. When transactions are completed in under an hour instead of days, customer satisfaction improves. When nearly every notarization reaches completion without incident, customer trust deepens. For lenders and brokers, those outcomes translate into measurable revenue impact and stronger relationships.

Turning a Roadblock into a Competitive Edge

For Leasepath customers, notarization is no longer a roadblock. It is a seamless part of the deal process that improves completion rates, accelerates revenue, and strengthens client relationships. By making Notarize a native part of its platform, Leasepath delivers the reliability and simplicity that every lender and broker needs to stay competitive.

Want to see how online notarization can simplify your business-critical workflows? Learn how Notarize helps lenders close more deals, faster.