How to Notarize a Document Online

Wondering how to notarize a document online? With Notary Pop, the process is simple. You schedule a session, share your document, verify your identity, meet your notary over secure audio and video, and complete the eligible notarization. Here’s how it works, step by step.

The five-step process

1. Schedule your online session

Start by booking a time that works for you. You’ll pick a slot, and a commissioned electronic notary will be ready to meet you when the session begins.

2. Provide the document requiring notarization

Share the document that needs notarizing before or during your session. The notary will review it to make sure it’s ready to go. Not every document can be notarized online, so this is a good time to confirm yours is eligible.

3. Complete required identity verification

To keep things secure, you’ll verify your identity — usually with a valid, government-issued photo ID. This step helps the notary confirm you are who you say you are before anything is signed.

4. Meet the notary through secure audio/video

You’ll connect with your notary over approved audio and video technology. The notary can see you, confirm your identity, and watch you sign in real time — just like an in-person session, but from wherever you are.

5. Complete the eligible notarization

Once everything checks out, the notary completes the notarization and you’re done. It’s a straightforward way to get something notarized online without the trip to an office.

What do I need for an online notary?

For most sessions you’ll want a valid, government-issued photo ID, the document you need notarized, and a device with a camera and microphone. A stable internet connection keeps the session smooth.

How does online notarization work?

At its core, online notarization works the same way as an in-person notarization — the notary verifies your identity, witnesses your signature, and confirms you’re signing willingly. The difference is that it all happens over secure audio and video, so you can notarize a document online from wherever you are.

Want to dig deeper into the technology? Read about remote online notarization or get an overview of online notary services.

Ready to get started?

The whole point of Notary Pop is to make notarizing easy. Schedule your session, bring your document and ID, and a commissioned electronic notary will handle the rest.

Have questions before you start? Check the online notary FAQ for quick answers.