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Remote Online Notarization in New York (RON)

New York permanently authorized remote online notarization (RON) in 2023. A RON notary can notarize your documents via live video call - no in-person meeting required.

NY RON is permanent law

As of January 31, 2023, RON is permanent in New York under EPTL 3-2.1 and CPLR 2309-a. NY notaries may offer RON services using approved platforms.

How NY RON Works - Step by Step

1

Connect with a RON notary

Find a NY-commissioned notary who is approved to perform RON. Schedule an appointment or use an on-demand RON platform.

2

Verify your identity

Upload a government-issued photo ID. Complete facial recognition scan. Answer knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions about your personal history. All three factors must pass.

3

Join the video session

Connect with the notary via live two-way audio-visual communication. The notary must be physically in New York during the session. You can be anywhere in the world.

4

Sign the document electronically

Apply your electronic signature to the document in real time during the video session. The notary witnesses your signature electronically.

5

Notary applies electronic seal

The notary applies their electronic signature and official seal/stamp to the document. The completed document is tamper-evident and legally valid.

6

Session recorded and stored

The entire video session is recorded and must be retained by the notary or platform for at least 10 years. This recording is the legal record of the notarization.

RON vs In-Person Notarization

FactorRemote Online (RON)In-Person
Max fee per actUp to $25$2
Signer locationAnywhere in the worldMust be present with notary
Notary locationMust be in New YorkMust be in NY commissioned county
Identity verificationKBA + facial recognition + ID scanPhoto ID presented in person
Document formatElectronic onlyPhysical or electronic
Session recordingRequired (10-year retention)Not required
Turnaround timeOften same day or on-demandDepends on scheduling

Documents That CAN and CANNOT Use RON

Generally Accepted for RON

  • Affidavits and sworn statements
  • Power of attorney documents
  • Real estate documents (most)
  • Business contracts and agreements
  • Loan documents (lender permitting)
  • Automotive title transfers
  • Acknowledgments and jurats

Excluded or Restricted

  • -Wills (generally excluded)
  • -Health care proxies (limited exceptions)
  • -Living wills (verify with attorney)
  • -Some county-specific real estate filings
  • -Documents rejected by receiving party

Always confirm the receiving party (bank, court, county clerk) will accept a RON-notarized document before proceeding. Acceptance is not universal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. New York enacted permanent RON legislation effective January 31, 2023. Prior to that, RON was authorized under an emergency executive order. NY notaries can now perform RON permanently with proper platform approval.
The statutory maximum fee for a remote online notarization in New York is $25 per notarial act - significantly higher than the $2 fee for in-person notarizations. This covers the technology and platform costs.
The notary must be commissioned in NY, must use a DOS-compliant RON platform, must verify the signer's identity using multi-factor authentication and knowledge-based authentication (KBA), and must record the session.
The notary must be physically in New York at the time of the notarization. The signer can be located anywhere in the world. This is one of the major advantages of RON - no geographic restriction on the signer.
Some documents are excluded from RON in NY including wills, living wills, health care proxies (unless specific conditions are met), and some real estate documents depending on the county. Always verify with the receiving party before using RON for important documents.
NY RON requires multi-factor identity verification: government ID scan/upload, facial recognition comparison, and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) - a series of questions about the signer's personal history. All three must be passed.