Apply to become an Electronic or Remote Online Notary

Electronic and Remote Online Notaries are commissioned RI Notaries Public who are permitted to perform notarial acts on digital documents. If you would like to become an electronic and/or remote notary, follow the steps below.

Solution Providers

Electronic and Remote notarization solution providers seeking vendor approval must be able to accommodate the minimum technical and performance standards governing Electronic Notarization and/or RON in Rhode Island. To apply for approval, please submit a solution provider application.

STEP 1

Choose a Solution Provider

RI notaries who wish to perform electronic or remote notarizations must first purchase the services of an approved solution provider. Electronic and remote notarizations cannot be performed using technology such as FaceTime, Zoom, WebEx, etc. There is a cost to purchase a subscription. You should determine which solution provider is right for your budget and notarial needs. To meet the minimum standards of remote notarizations in RI, your subscription must include both an electronic signature and electronic notary stamp. A digital certificate is not required by the State of Rhode Island but may be required by the solution provider.

Solution Provider Approved to offer Electronic Notarization Approved to offer Remote Online Notarization Demo Video Notes
NotaryLive

yes

yes
Expedite (Formerly DocVerify)

yes

yes

 Watch Demo
Pavaso (Guardian Consumer Services)

yes

yes

 Watch Demo Pavaso’s remote online notary solution is offered only as part of its larger real estate transaction platform.
Corporation Service Company (CSC)

yes

no

CSC’s electronic notary solution is offered only as part of its larger real estate transaction platform.
SIGNiX Inc.

no

yes

 Watch Demo
Simply Secure E-Sign

no

yes
Notary @EpicRiver

no

yes

 Watch Demo
EscrowTab Inc.

yes

no

Stavvy (Stavros Tehcnologies, Inc.)

no

yes

 Stavvy’s remote online notary solution is offered only as part of its larger real estate transaction platform.
Cyberize It, LLC

no

yes

 Watch Demo
Clear Sign (Amrock, LLC)

no

yes

DocMagic

yes

yes

Watch Demo
OneSpan

no

yes

Watch Demo
Blue Notary

yes

yes

Watch Demo Please note that you will need to provide your own electronic stamp and signature.
Pactima

yes

yes

Watch Demo Please note that you will need to provide your own electronic stamp and signature.
STEP 2

Obtain a sample of your electronic notarial signature and stamp

You must obtain an electronic signature and stamp. Your chosen solution provider may create these for you or you may have to purchase them from a third party. You must include a copy of these samples when submitting your request to become an Electronic or Remote Online Notary.

STEP 3

Locate your notary ID number

You must be a currently commissioned RI notary to request the right to perform Electronic and/or Remote Online Notarization acts. Locate your notary ID number using our Notary Public Lookup.

STEP 4

Submit your request

Complete and mail or bring the Notary Public Information Update Form together with the sample of your electronic signature and stamp to:

RI Department of State 
Business Services Division/Notary
148 West River Street
Providence, RI 02904

There is no fee to file this form. Successful applicants will receive an email from this office confirming the notary’s authority to conduct Electronic or Remote Online Notarization. You must receive this confirmation before conducting an Electronic or Remote Online Notarization.

STEP 5

Congratulations! Review your guide!

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