How Does Remote Online Notarization (RON) Work? four Steps

Step 1 of 4

Identity Verification

Remote Online Notarization or RON uses the latest identity verification technologies

to make notarizations more secure.

A. Signer passes a knowledge-based identity quiz

B. Signer submits ID for review

C. Third-party software performs forensic test on ID

Step 2 of 4 

Audio-Video Conference

The notary and signer talk to each other over a webcam

in real-time and observe the necessary digital signatures and

seals being added to the digital documents.

Step 3 of 4 

“Tamper-Sealed” Documents"

The notary adds a “tamper-seal” to date/time-stamp the notarized

documents. The seal will indicate whether any of the documents are altered in the future. The signer downloads a PDF of the completed, digitally signed and digitally notarized, document.

Step 4 of 4

Audit Trail and Notary Records

are kept as is a Notary Journal and video recording of the online notary session.