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Notarize Documents
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How Online Notarization Works
As opposed to traveling to a bank or office of a “traditional” notary, all you need for online notarization is an authorized online notary and access to the platform they use to notarize doc- uments. Any document that can be notarized by a traditional notary public can be notarized by a certified online notary, like a deed, a mortgage or another contract.
Each online notary can pick what platform they use for online notarizations. Your notary should be able to talk you through the specifics of how it will work for you, but in every case, you will need technology to upload your document and audio/video (a webcam) to connect to the online notary.
When an online notary notarizes your docu- ment, they will provide you with a video record- ing of the entire process to prevent any questions or concerns. You can keep a digital-only record
of the notarization by using secure cloud-based record keeping technology.
Identity Proofing
Ohio’s requirements for “identity proofing,” meaning proving who you are before a notary public will notarize your document, are very detailed. Even on an online platform, you will need to be prepared to present the notary with proof of your identity that can be authenticated, like your driver’s license, passport or state iden- tification card. You will also need to respond to questions for which only you should know the answer. These are multiple choice questions and could relate to things like past addresses or auto- mobiles that have been registered in your name.
About the Author
C. Allen Nichols is the executive director of both the Akron Bar Association and of Ohio Notary Services. He is a retired Ohio public library direc- tor, a high school soccer referee and an alumnus of the University of Akron, Kent State University and Mississippi State University.
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