What is remote notarization?

Remote notarization refers to the process where notaries and signers are not physically present together but instead utilize audio-visual technology to carry out the notarization. This modern method allows parties to connect through video conferencing tools, ensuring that identity verification and the signing of documents can proceed efficiently from different locations.

This practice became especially relevant as a response to the need for more accessible notarization options, particularly during times when in-person meetings are impractical or restricted.

The other options do not accurately define remote notarization. In-person meetings are characteristic of traditional notarization rather than a remote process. Notarization in only foreign languages pertains to language preference rather than method, and notarization via mail without contact lacks the interactive and secure verification process essential to both traditional and remote notarization practices.