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How does an online notary work?
Online Notary Public
An online notary public is a notary public who has been authorized to perform notarial acts using electronic means. This typically involves using video conferencing technology to identify the signer and authenticate their signature on electronic documents. Online notaries are typically authorized to perform the same types of notarial acts as in-person notaries, such as witnessing the signing of documents and administering oaths.
Principal (Document’s Signer)
In an online notarization, the principal is the person who is signing a document in the presence of a notary public via video conferencing technology. The principal must show identification to the notary to verify their identity and must affirm that they are signing the document voluntarily and that they understand its contents. The online notary’s role is to ensure that the principal is who they claim to be and that they are signing the document willingly and with a full understanding of its contents, without the need for the principal to be physically present with the notary.
Easy Identity Verification
Online notaries use a two-step process to verify the identity of the document signer, also known as the principal. The exact steps may vary depending on the specific jurisdiction and the notary’s practices, but in general, the process typically involves two steps. First, the notary will ask the principal to provide some form of identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. The notary will then verify the identification using an electronic database or other approved method. Second, the notary will ask the principal to provide some form of personal knowledge or information that only the principal would know, such as their date of birth or the last four digits of their social security number. The notary will use this information to confirm the principal’s identity.
Online Notary Session
An online notary session is a time during which an online notary public conducts a notarization using electronic means, such as video conferencing technology. During an online notary session, the notary will typically identify the document signer, verify their identity, confirm their authority to sign the document, and perform the required notarial acts. Online notary sessions may also involve other parties, such as witnesses or the person requesting the notarization, who may participate remotely via video conferencing. The online notary session ends when the notary has completed all the necessary steps and the document has been properly notarized.
Digitally Sealed Document
In an online notary, a signed document is digitally sealed when the notary affixes their official seal or signature to the document using electronic means. This process must be completed in a way that allows for independent verification and makes any subsequent changes or modifications to the electronic document evident. This helps to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the document and ensures that it will be accepted as a legally valid and enforc