Remote Online Notarization (RON): States That Allow It (2026)
Which states allow Remote Online Notarization (RON) in 2026? Learn how RON works, what technology is required, and how to find a remote notary.
What Is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
Remote Online Notarization (RON) allows signers to have documents notarized entirely online via audio-visual technology. Instead of meeting a notary in person, you connect with them via a secure video call, verify your identity electronically, and sign your documents using an electronic signature platform.
States That Allow RON (2026)
As of 2026, the following states have enacted Remote Online Notarization legislation:
| State | RON Allowed | Year Enacted |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Yes | 2012 (pioneer) |
| Montana | Yes | 2015 |
| Nevada | Yes | 2017 |
| Indiana | Yes | 2018 |
| Texas | Yes | 2018 |
| Michigan | Yes | 2018 |
| Minnesota | Yes | 2018 |
| Florida | Yes | 2020 |
| Ohio | Yes | 2019 |
| Tennessee | Yes | 2019 |
| Idaho | Yes | 2019 |
| Nebraska | Yes | 2019 |
| North Dakota | Yes | 2019 |
| Vermont | Yes | 2019 |
| Arizona | Yes | 2020 |
| Colorado | Yes | 2020 |
| Iowa | Yes | 2020 |
| Louisiana | Yes | 2020 |
| Maryland | Yes | 2020 |
| Missouri | Yes | 2020 |
| North Carolina | Yes | 2022 |
| California | No | Not enacted |
| New York | No | Not enacted |
| Georgia | Yes | 2022 |
| Hawaii | No | Not enacted |
| Arkansas | No | Not enacted |
How Does RON Work?
- Find a RON-capable notary: The notary must be licensed for RON in your state.
- Identity verification: You'll complete knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions and/or upload your government ID for facial recognition matching.
- Video call: You connect with the notary via live audio-visual session. The session is recorded.
- Electronic signature: You sign the document using an e-signature platform.
- Notary seal: The notary applies a digital seal to the document.
- Receive your documents: The completed document is delivered electronically.
RON vs. In-Person vs. IPEN
| Type | Location | Technology | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-person | Same physical location | None required | Any document, all states |
| Mobile in-person | Notary comes to you | None required | Large packages, limited mobility |
| RON | Fully remote via video | AV + e-signature platform | Maximum convenience, participating states |
| IPEN (In-Person Electronic) | Same physical location | E-signature only | Electronic signing with notary present |
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