How to Sign and Notarize Documents Online

Remote Online Notarization (RON) has changed the way important documents are signed and notarized. Instead of traveling to an office, Maryland residents — and clients located anywhere — can now complete many notarizations securely through a live video call. This modern approach is especially useful for real estate transactions, estate planning, financial paperwork, and time-sensitive documents that need to be handled quickly and correctly.

Maryland law allows commissioned notaries who are authorized for RON to perform notarizations online for U.S. documents. The notary remains physically located in Maryland, but the signer can be anywhere. Through encrypted video technology and identity verification, online notarization offers the same legal validity as a traditional in-person signing, with far more convenience.

What Documents Can Be Notarized Online

Many of the most common documents can be notarized using Maryland’s remote online system. These include real estate paperwork such as deeds, refinance documents, and loan packages, as well as estate planning documents like powers of attorney, trusts, and healthcare directives. Affidavits, sworn statements, and business or financial forms are also commonly handled through video notarization.

Remote notarization is especially helpful for clients who are out of state, traveling, or living abroad but need to sign U.S.-based documents. As long as the document is governed by U.S. law and the notary follows Maryland’s requirements, it can usually be completed online. If you are uncertain, it’s always best to confirm with the organization receiving the document whether a Maryland Remote Online Notarization will be accepted. If you are ready to move forward, you can schedule a secure video session and complete your notarization quickly and confidently.

How Remote Online Notarization Works:

• Upload your documents
  Submit the files that need to be signed and notarized.

• Verify your identity
  Complete a secure identity check before the session begins.

• Join a secure video call
  Meet with your Maryland notary through an encrypted live video session.

• Sign and notarize
  Review, sign, and have your documents notarized in real time.

• Receive your completed files
  Download legally valid documents immediately after.

  Most signings take only a few minutes, making this an ideal option for urgent or time-sensitive needs.