Introduction: Virtual notarization is becoming more demanding now. Due to flexibility in getting appointment with the notary public, then completing the procedure within ten to fifteen minutes – all these facilities are the reason behind growing interest of the clients. After the outbreak of pandemic since 2020, the demand of virtual notary is increasing. Therefore, ordinary people are also taking notary public as full-fledged profession.
A person willing to start as notary public, he/she has to first complete the registration procedure as follows –
As a traditional Notary Public, one can hold an existing commission.
The candidate should have contract with one or more RON technology providers, which have been approved by the state vendors.
Provide a digital certificate along with your electronic signature and digital stamp in PDF format.
Need a scan copy of your $1,000 surety bond as a proof of your prevailing traditional Notary commission.
The $10 registration fee to be paid.
Now after completing the registration form, email the same to the Secretary of State office, attach the PDF certificate and proof of surety bond along with the registration form.
The above points are discussed as the first step towards becoming virtual notary in any US country. apart from the above requirements, further –
A person needs to meet the basic requirement of holding a prevailing commission as a traditional Notary Public.
The age limit starts from 18 only. He/she has to be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S/resident of respective state or city of the respective country or at least having principal employment in his/her residing county where you apply. The applicant must have sound knowledge in English.
The applicant must be of good moral character and no bad record or crime record. It is a mandatory criterion of an applicant for notary public profile.
Conclusion: To become a virtual notary, there is no need to undergo any kind of special training nor need to appear for any exam. If you are properly done with the above mentioned process, with the Secretary of State office, you can start virtual notarization.
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