State RON Laws

A notary and signer(s) meet in a real-time audio-visual session to execute the notarial act. The session includes identity verification that complies with the requirements of the notary's commissioning state. All parties have the tools necessary to complete the document on the Proof platform. Once the notary completes the notarial act, the document is locked with a tamper-seal as a security measure, and an audit trail provides a record of user actions taken during the transaction.

Yes. Remote notarizations involve the same notarial acts executed in person and are as legally valid as paper-based notarizations. The difference lies in the use of technology and process requirements outlined by each state to ensure that a remote notarization is properly executed.

Not yet. California has enacted a remote online notarization (RON) framework, but it is not yet in effect. Once effective, California notaries will be permitted to perform online notarizations pursuant to SB 696.

California’s RON framework is not yet in effect. Once effective, a California notary will be required to be located in California at the time of executing the RON. Signers will be permitted to be in any state, or abroad if the document is intended for US–related matters. Until the law becomes active, Californians may complete transactions with RON notaries commissioned in other states.

California recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states, but its remote online notarization framework is not yet in effect. California’s interstate recognition statutes are Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1182, 1189, and 1193 and Cal. Gov't Code § 8232.1

Proof cannot guarantee acceptance of documents. Signers should verify that recipients will accept RON-executed documents.