Notary Resources & Guides
Straightforward answers about notarization — what to bring, what it costs, how mobile and online notary appointments work, and how to find a notary who can help today.
8 guides in this category
What Is Remote Online Notarization?
Remote online notarization explained: how a notary meets you by live video, how identity is checked, and when it can be used.
Read guideHow Does Online Notarization Work?
A step-by-step walkthrough of an online notarization appointment, from uploading your document to receiving the notarized file.
Read guideCan I Get a Document Notarized Online?
When online notarization is an option, which documents it suits, and the one question to ask before you book.
Read guideWhat Do I Need for an Online Notary Appointment?
A checklist for a smooth remote online notarization, and the setup problems that cause most delays.
Read guideIs Online Notarization Legal?
How remote online notarization is authorized, why availability varies by state, and why acceptance by the recipient still matters.
Read guideHow Do Online Notaries Verify Your Identity?
Knowledge-based authentication, credential analysis and biometric checks explained, plus what to do if verification fails.
Read guideCan I Use an Online Notary While Traveling?
How to handle notarization while away from home, what to prepare before you leave, and the connection pitfalls to avoid.
Read guideCan I Use a U.S. Online Notary While Outside the United States?
Notarizing United States documents from overseas: what is usually possible, what to confirm first, and the consular alternative.
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Find a Notary
Where to look, who is open now, and how to get a notary to come to you.
Notarization Basics
What a notary does, what to bring, what it costs, and what happens at the appointment.
Mobile Notary
Notaries who travel to homes, offices, hospitals and care facilities.
Remote Online Notary
Notarizing by live video when you cannot meet in person.
Documents
Where to get common personal documents notarized.
Real Estate & Loan Documents
Closings, refinances and loan signing appointments.
Power of Attorney & Estate Documents
Powers of attorney, wills and other estate paperwork.
Hospital & Senior Notary Services
Notary visits to hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and correctional facilities.
Business Documents
Contracts, corporate paperwork and workplace signings.
Weddings
Where notaries can officiate and where they cannot.
State Notary Guides
Browse notaries state by state and city by city.
Notarization requirements vary by state and document type. A notary public generally cannot give legal advice, choose a document for you, draft a document unless separately authorized, tell you how to complete a form, or explain the legal effect of signing. If you are unsure whether your document needs notarization or which notarial act is required, ask the agency or person receiving the document, or consult a qualified legal professional.