Arizona Remote Online Notarization (RON) Signings

Did you know you can get a document notarized from anywhere in the world through Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Arizona RON signings just require you to have a reliable internet connection and a computer with a camera and microphone. Our fully trained RON notaries will take you through the signing process and provide you with a certified PDF copy of your notarized document.

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Arizona RON signing FAQs

What is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
ARS § 41-263 allows Arizona notaries to perform signings remotely through communication technology. Our Arizona RON notaries use platforms approved by the Arizona Secretary of State to confirm a signer’s identity, perform the signing with audiovisual technology, record the signing, and create a certified PDF of the final signed and notarized document.

So it’s like a combination of DocuSign and Zoom?
Yes, but it’s a bit more complicated than that. Because there’s a higher risk of fraud with remote signings, you will need to be able to pass a Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) quiz and match your ID to your face. Your notary will also perform a visual verification of your ID and your face on the screen.

What kind of technology do I need for a RON signing?
You need a reliable internet connection (300Mbps+) and a desktop or laptop with a camera and microphone and the latest version of Chrome. It is possible for you to sign with an iPad, tablet, iPhone, or Android phone, but the failure rate is much higher. We strongly recommend using a computer if at all possible.

What do I need to bring to the signing?
You need to provide the document to your notary at least an hour before the scheduled signing so the notary can upload it to the signing platform and tag it for signing. All blank spaces must be filled in before the document can be signed. You will also need to have a valid ID.

What kind of ID is acceptable?
The following forms of identification are accepted for Arizona notarizations:

  • Unexpired driver license or nonoperating identification license issued by a US state or territory

  • Unexpired US passport issued by the US Department of State

  • Unexpired armed forces identification card issued by any branch of the US Armed Forces

  • Inmate identification card or any form of inmate identification issued by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons, or County Sheriff’s Department (for incarcerated inmates only)

  • Other unexpired government issued identification card issued by the US government, a state, or a tribal government. Must contain a signature or a photograph and physical description that includes height, weight, eye color, and hair color.

  • Foreign government issued consular identification card that contains customer’s signature and photograph, date of birth, and date of issue and expiration. Issuing agency must use biometric identity verification techniques including fingerprint identification and retina scans.

  • For real-estate conveyance and financing only: Valid, unexpired passport issued by a national government other than the US government. Must be accompanied by a valid unexpired visa or other documentation that is necessary to establish an individual’s legal presence in the US unless issued by one of the countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program. (Note: a non-US passport can only be used on a RON signing if the signer is physically in the US.)

What if I don’t have a valid ID?
You can be identified by a credible witness who knows you and has a valid ID. The credible witness will join the RON signing, take an oath about your identity, and stay to watch the signing happen. The credible witness must be on a different computer in a different location than you (to prevent microphone echoes).

How long does the RON signing take?
RON signings tend to take longer than in-person signings because of the additional identification steps and because technological difficulties are common. Most single-document signings with one signer take about 15 minutes if all goes well.

How does this work with multiple signers?
Multiple signers cannot use the same computer at the same time because each participant needs to pass ID verification prior to entering the signing room. Signers can join the same session from different computers in different locations (to prevent microphone echoes), or they can book separate signing sessions for the same document.

How far in advance do I need to book the appointment?
We require 24 hours between receiving the document and performing the signing. Same-day RON signings may be available, but they are subject to a rush charge.

Can I do a remote online notarization of loan documents?
Yes, we can do RON loan signings. You will need to remain in front of your camera for the entire signing, which could take up to two hours, depending on the size of the loan package and any potential technological difficulties.

After the RON loan signing is completed, we will send the signed and notarized documents directly to your lender and/or title company. The RON notarization process certifies that the documents are authentic, and a record of every action taking during the signing is automatically produced.

Why are RON signings more expensive than mobile signings?
RON signings require much more upfront and back-end work than traditional signings. The signings also take longer and often have technological issues that require troubleshooting. In addition, we incur multiple fees from the signing platform. In short, it costs you more because it costs us more.