Documents That May Be Notarized Online

Many everyday documents can be notarized online with Notary Pop. From affidavits and powers of attorney to business paperwork, real estate documents, and consent forms, remote online notarization lets you handle the notary step without a trip to an office.

One thing to keep in mind: not every document can be notarized remotely. Whether a document qualifies depends on the document itself, the notarial act being requested, the law that applies, and the requirements of the organization that will receive it. We'll walk through the common categories below so you know what to expect.

Common document categories

These are the kinds of documents people most often bring to an online notary. Each category has its own page with more detail.

Affidavits

An affidavit is a written statement made under oath, typically used to confirm facts in legal, financial, or administrative matters. When you notarize an affidavit, the notary verifies your identity and witnesses you sign it. Learn more about notarizing an affidavit online.

Powers of attorney

A power of attorney gives someone you choose the authority to act on your behalf in financial, legal, or health matters. Many powers of attorney require notarization to be accepted. See how online notarization may apply to a power of attorney.

Business documents

Contracts, corporate resolutions, certificates of incumbency, and other business paperwork often call for a notary's signature and seal. Explore the business documents that may need notarization.

Real estate documents

Deeds, mortgage documents, quitclaim deeds, and related paperwork are frequently notarized. Real estate transactions often come with additional requirements, so it pays to check. Read about notarizing real estate documents online.

Consent forms

Travel consent for minors, medical consent, and other consent forms sometimes need a notary. Find out how online notarization may apply to consent forms.

How to know if your document qualifies

Before you book a session, it's worth confirming a few things:

• The document itself. Some documents are written to be notarized in person and may not be accepted remotely.
• The notarial act. Acknowledgment, jurat, and signature witnessing each work a little differently.
• Applicable law. Rules vary by state and by the type of document.
• The receiving organization. The bank, court, agency, or company that gets the document may have its own rules.

If you're unsure, the safest step is to ask the organization that will receive your document whether it accepts remote online notarization.

Ready to notarize online?

When your document qualifies, getting it notarized online is quick. You'll verify your identity, join a secure video session with a commissioned notary, and sign electronically. See how the online notarization process works or pop online to get started.