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It is not possible to notarize via Facetime for a variety of reasons. Facetime does not have the required elements to make an online notarization possible. Secure video storage, compliant journal entries and Government ID / Identify Verification are not part of the Facetime program.

Secure Video Storage Is Not Part of Facetime

Video/audio conferencing are a key part of an online notarization session; however this conference must be recorded and stored securely for a minimum time period. Facetime does not permit this.

Lack of a Compliant Journal Entry System

The online notary session needs to be logged securely with details regarding the signers, document type, address of parties, etc. and there is no built in feature for this to be accomplished through Facetime.

No Method To Verify ID or Identification

While some notary clients may be personally known and do not need to ID themselves, most do not. Facetime does not have the capability to allow notaries to verify government ID or identification for the parties involved; this is critical for a state approved notarization to be completed.

While Facetime may satisfy the video/audio conference component of most state requirements, it is not equipped to tackle the remaining requirements for a compliant online notarization.

While we can notarize your medical power of attorney form online, we are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. A great starting point are the resources made available by your state.

This question can be interpreted two ways. First, can an affidavit template be found online? The answer to that question is yes. You can search for affidavit template forms for your state through any search engine. In terms of making the affidavit a valid and legal document, you can also complete the process by using an online notary service to take your statement and signature.

Most brick and mortar notary offices are open on the weekends during regular business hours. They usually have staff members that take on weekend shifts and you can expect fees to remain the same as Monday – Friday services.

If your location does not have notaries who provide weekend service or who do so at a high premium price then you always have the option of getting your document notarized online. Online notaries are available on the weekend and typically charge standard fees with no premium for weekend service.

This can be done at your home via a traveling notary, at a late night notary office or over the internet through an online notary service. The first option is typically the most expensive as travel fees plus night service fees can easily add between $50 – $125 dollars depending on your location.

The second option typically still includes at least a $50 dollar after hours fee. The final option typically maintains regular fees because there is a team working on overnight notarization requests and the overhead for an online notary service is lower than in-person services.

We do practically everything over the internet; paying bills, scheduling appointments, and even tele-medicine. Working with an online remote notary is yet another method of completing a task from within the comfort of your own home. By meeting virtually through a video conference you can get your document notarized in a fraction of the time. This completely removes the need to meet in person.

Just because the option to do this online exists does not mean it is the option you need to take. Before you commit to scheduling an online appointment with a notary there are a few things to keep in mind.

The Golden Rule: Check With The Person or Organization That Needs The Document

The biggest thing to consider is whether or not your document will be accepted by the receiving party. While documents that have been notarized online are legal and valid in all 50 states, there are some parties they may refuse them. Reach out the person, party or organization that is requesting the notarized document and ask them if the document will be valid if completed online.

When RON Usually Works

• Affidavits and Oaths: These are completed online very often.
• Business Contracts: Commercial agreements, company organization documents, etc.
• Powers of Attorney: Frequently completed as individuals generate their own tools online.
• General Statements: Most likely to be accepted.

When to Proceed with Caution

• Wills and Trusts: Some states specifically do not allow these online. Check with an attorney.
• Vital Records: Records issued by government agencies (birth certificates, etc.) cannot typically be notarized.
• Real Estate Deeds: Some county offices do not have systems in place to accept digital deeds.

The world is not flat. People, companies and organizations have evolved to take advantage of digital services that connect each other within a few seconds by leveraging the power of the internet. That has also found its way to the world of online notarization. The question that signers often have when they themselves are overseas or when they are not US Citizens but need a document notarized either way is:

Is there such a thing as an international online notary?

The short answer is no. There is no regulatory body or agency that officially gives someone that title. However, all notarizations that take place by a state commissioned notary public are valid across state lines. In addition, most international groups/parties will accept that same notarized document if it goes through an official apostille process (where a state agency, usually the secretary of state) will verify the authenticity of a document and the notary seal placed on it.