Remote Notarization FAQ
Common questions about remote online notarization, apostille facilitation, and notarizing documents from anywhere in the world.
Can I notarize US documents while living in another country?
Yes. Remote online notarization (RON) allows US citizens living or traveling abroad to notarize US documents from any device with a camera and internet connection. No US embassy or consulate visit is required. We serve clients in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and worldwide.
Read the full guide →Is remote online notarization legally valid?
Yes. Washington State authorizes remote online notarization under RCW 42.45. RON is recognized across all US states and many international jurisdictions. All notarizations use the PROOF platform, producing tamper-evident, court-admissible documents with a full audit trail.
What documents can be notarized remotely?
Most documents that require notarization can be handled remotely: powers of attorney, wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, real estate closing documents, loan documents, affidavits, business contracts, apostille-ready documents, and DAO or blockchain agreements.
What is an apostille and when do I need one?
An apostille is an official government certification that authenticates a document for use in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention. You need one when presenting a US document — such as a power of attorney, birth certificate, marriage certificate, or educational diploma — to a foreign government or institution.
How do I notarize estate documents for a family member who lives abroad?
The signer connects from anywhere in the world via our secure PROOF video platform. They need a valid government-issued ID and the documents ready to sign. We handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives for signers in any country.
Read the full guide →Can foreign nationals use remote notarization for a US real estate closing?
Yes. Foreign national buyers can sign and notarize US real estate closing documents remotely from their home country. We coordinate with title companies, escrow officers, and real estate attorneys to facilitate high-value international closings.
How quickly can documents be notarized?
On-demand 24/7 notarization is available through our Notarize.com partnership. Concierge sessions — including complex estate, apostille, or real estate transactions — are typically available same-day or next-day.
What technology powers your notarizations?
We use the PROOF platform (via Notarize.com), the leading RON platform for tamper-evident, court-admissible notarizations. Every session includes identity verification through knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis, a live video recording, and a secure audit trail.
Do you work with estate planning attorneys?
Yes. We partner with estate planning attorneys to notarize client documents remotely — including clients who are overseas, homebound, or otherwise unable to appear in person. We handle all coordination so the attorney can focus on the legal work.
What states recognize remote online notarization?
All 50 US states either authorize RON directly or accept notarizations performed under another state's RON law. Washington State RON law (RCW 42.45) authorizes Executive Digital Notary to serve clients and counterparties in any state.