Remote Online Notarization (RON) & In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN)
My document already has a state and county listed above the notary signature. Does that mean I must use a notary from that state?
No, not necessarily! The section of your document that reads "State of ______" and "County of ______" is called the venue of the notarial certificate. This section identifies the state and county where the notarization takes place. It does not ...
Can a Florida Notary Public notarize documents from or intended for use in another state?
Yes! As a Florida-commissioned Notary Public and registered Remote Online Notary (RON), I can notarize eligible documents originating from or intended for use in states other than Florida. Your document does not have to originate in Florida, and it ...
Can you use FaceTime, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams for online notarization?
No. A Florida Remote Online Notarization (RON) cannot be completed simply through a standard FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar video call. Florida RON requires more than seeing and speaking with the Notary by video. The notarization must ...
What ID do foreign nationals need for Remote Online Notarization?
Foreign nationals may be able to complete a Florida Remote Online Notarization using an acceptable government-issued identification credential. For a principal who is physically located outside the United States, Florida law specifically permits a ...
What are the benefits of iPen compared with traditional paper notarization?
iPen, or In-Person Electronic Notarization, allows the signer and Notary to meet in person while completing the document and notarization electronically rather than on paper. Depending on the document and receiving party, potential benefits may ...
What if my document requires witnesses?
If your document requires witnesses, you may provide your own eligible witnesses or request witness coordination through B. Elise Notary Services LLC. For a Florida Remote Online Notarization, a witness may be physically present with the signer or ...
Can multiple signers participate in the same iPen session?
Yes. Multiple signers may participate in the same In-Person Electronic Notarization (iPen) session when the document and electronic notarization platform support multiple signers. Each signer whose signature is being notarized must: Be physically ...
How much does iPen notarization cost?
In-Person Electronic Notarization (iPen) is performed while the signer and Notary are physically together, but the document is signed and notarized electronically. Pricing may include: $10 per applicable Florida notarial act Mobile travel fees if the ...
What types of documents can be notarized using iPen?
I would KEEP and revise this one. It answers an important question that isn't covered by the other iPen FAQs: whether the customer's particular document is appropriate for electronic notarization. I would be careful not to imply that every document ...
Is iPen notarization secure?
Yes. In-Person Electronic Notarization (iPen) uses electronic notarization technology designed to help protect the integrity of electronically signed and notarized documents. Depending on the electronic notarization platform, security features may ...
What do I need for an iPen notarization appointment?
To prepare for an In-Person Electronic Notarization (iPen) appointment, please have: Your electronic document in a supported format, such as PDF Satisfactory identification under Florida law All required signers physically present for their ...
How does In-Person Notarization (iPen) differ from Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
The primary difference between In-Person Electronic Notarization (iPen) and Remote Online Notarization (RON) is whether the signer and Notary are physically together. iPen (In-Person Electronic Notarization): The signer and Notary are physically ...
What is iPen Notarization?
iPen (In-Person Electronic Notarization) is a notarization in which the signer and Notary are physically together in the same location, but the document is signed and notarized electronically rather than on paper. During an iPen appointment, the ...
How do I get started with online notarization?
Getting started with Remote Online Notarization (RON) is simple. Schedule your online notary appointment using our online booking system. Provide your document so it can be reviewed and prepared for the online session. Complete the required ...
Can I use a photo or screenshot of my ID?
No. A photo, screenshot, photocopy, or previously saved digital image of your identification cannot be used in place of the identification credential required for your Remote Online Notarization session. You must have the actual identification ...
What types of identification are accepted for Remote Online Notarization?
For Florida Remote Online Notarization (RON), acceptable identification may include government-issued identification credentials permitted under Florida law, such as: Florida or other U.S. state-issued driver's license or identification card U.S. ...
Can any Notary perform Remote Online Notarizations?
No. A traditional Notary Public cannot automatically perform Remote Online Notarizations (RON). In Florida, a Notary must complete additional requirements and register with the Florida Department of State as an Online Notary Public before performing ...
How will I receive my notarized document?
After your Remote Online Notarization session is successfully completed, you will receive access to the completed electronic notarized document. Because the document was electronically signed and notarized, the completed electronic file is the ...
How do I sign during online notarization?
During a Remote Online Notarization (RON), you will sign the document electronically through the online notarization platform while participating in the live audio-video session with the Notary. The platform will guide you to the areas of the ...
Can a Family Member Be My Witness for a Notarization?
For appointments completed through B. Elise Notary Services, witnesses should be independent individuals who do not have a beneficial or financial interest in the transaction. As a business practice, we recommend that witnesses not be the signer’s ...
Can signers be in different locations for Remote Online Notarization?
Yes. With Remote Online Notarization (RON), signers may participate from different physical locations. For example, one signer could be in Florida while another signer is in another state or even another country. Each signer participates through the ...
What devices can I use for Remote Online Notarization?
You do not necessarily need a desktop or laptop computer to complete a Remote Online Notarization (RON). Depending on the online notarization platform, you may be able to use a: Desktop computer Laptop Tablet or iPad Smartphone Your device must be ...
How does online notarization work?
Submit Your Document Email the document needing notarization for review. Document Review Your document will be reviewed to confirm it is ready for notarization. Schedule Your Session A secure session link and invoice will be emailed to you. Identity ...
How much does online notarization cost?
Online notarization pricing is structured based on your specific needs: 1 Signer, 1 Notarial Stamp: $25 Additional Notarial Stamps: $10 each Additional Signers: $10 each Witness Provided by Notary: $25 each Example: One signer with two notarizations ...
Is online notarization accepted everywhere?
Online notarization is widely accepted and recognized as a legitimate form of notarization. However, acceptance may vary depending on the receiving agency, organization, state, or country. We recommend confirming acceptance requirements directly with ...
Is online notarization legal?
Yes. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is fully legal in Florida and many other states throughout the United States. Online notarization allows documents to be notarized remotely using secure audio-video technology and electronic signatures.