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.
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