Remote Online Notarization allows you to have a document notarized over a live video session with a licensed notary, instead of meeting in person. You verify your identity digitally, sign your document electronically, and the notary witnesses and certifies the signature — all in one online session.

Yes. Remote Online Notarization is legally recognized in all U.S. states, either because the state has its own RON laws or because it recognizes valid notarizations performed under another state's laws. A document notarized online carries the same legal weight as one notarized in person.

Most sessions are completed in under 10 minutes, start to finish, once you're connected with a notary.

You'll need: the document to be notarized, a valid government-issued photo ID, a device with a camera and microphone (phone, tablet, or computer), and a stable internet connection.

Common examples include affidavits, powers of attorney, consent forms (such as minor travel consent), sworn statements, and various vital records or civil document applications. Some document types have state-specific restrictions — such as wills in certain states — so check with your notary or an attorney if you're unsure.

Notarization fees are set and charged by BlueNotary, separate from any TGGG service fees. Pricing is shown before you begin your session.

Most will, since RON is legally recognized nationwide. However, some receiving parties — particularly certain foreign governments, consulates, or specific court clerks — may have their own requirements. We recommend confirming acceptance with the receiving office before your session, especially for documents going to a foreign government or consulate.

 Yes. BlueNotary uses bank-grade identity verification, including government ID checks and biometric/facial verification, to confirm you are who you say you are and to reduce the risk of fraud.

BlueNotary can arrange an online witness for an additional fee if your document requires one. If multiple signers are involved, each signer typically needs to join the session (either together or separately, depending on the document).

You'll receive a secure, digitally certified copy of your notarized document at the end of the session, along with a permanent audit trail confirming the notarization. Documents are stored securely by BlueNotary and remain accessible to you for future reference.

In many cases, yes — but international and consular offices sometimes have their own notarization or apostille requirements that differ from standard U.S. practice. If your document is going to a foreign government office or consulate, let us know before you schedule your notarization so we can help confirm the correct process.

BlueNotary offers live customer support during sessions. If a technical issue prevents your notarization from completing, you will not be charged for an incomplete session (confirm this against BlueNotary's current policy before publishing).

Online notarization (through BlueNotary) is a fully remote video session — you never meet the notary in person, and everything is completed digitally in about 10 minutes. A mobile notary, by contrast, is an independently licensed notary who travels to meet you in person at a location convenient to you. Both are legally valid ways to notarize a document; the right choice usually comes down to convenience, document type, and whether the receiving party has a preference for one over the other.

Online notarization is typically faster and more convenient for most standard documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, consent forms). A mobile notary may be a better fit if you need an in-person witness, prefer face-to-face signing, have connectivity limitations, or are notarizing a document type that a specific receiving party requires to be done in person. If you're unsure which applies to your situation, let us know what the document is for and we can help point you in the right direction.