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Nationwide rules on acceptance and recognition

OnlineNotary.us is national network of commissioned notaries from states that have authorized remote online notary.  This makes it possible for anyone across the U.S.–and the world–to access our online notary services. Every U.S. state legally recognizes routine notarial acts performed in any other state. This means you can confidently use our services with a notary from a state different from yours.

We’re committed to simplifying online notarization for you, making the process straightforward and stress-free, no matter where you are located.

List of state laws recognizing online notary and out-of-state notary acts

Montana

Online notary is legal in Montana under Montana Code § 1-5-602.

Montana law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Montana Code § 1-5-602.)

Nebraska

Online notary is legal in Nebraska under the Nebraska Statutes (Online Notary Public Act) §§ 64-401 to 64-418.

Nebraska law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Nebraska Statutes §§ 64-201.)

Nevada

Online notary is legal in Nevada under NRS Chapter 240 and the Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 240.

Nevada law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 240.164.

New Hampshire

Online notary is legal in New Hampshire under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 456-B:6-a.

New Hampshire law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See N.H. Rev. Stat. § 456-B:4.)

New Jersey

New Jersey approved online notary legal under N.J.S. § 52:7-10.9 and N.J.S. § 52:7-10.10

New Jersey law also recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under N.J. Stat. § 52:7-10.14, § 46:14-6.1, § 41:2-17, and § 2A:82-7.

New Mexico

Online notary is legal in New Mexico under N.M. Stat. § 14-14A-5.

New Mexico law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See N.M. Stat. § 14-14A-10.)

New York

New York recently approved online notary legal under New York Executive Law 135-c. New York law also recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Section 2309 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules and Sections 299, 299a, and 309-b of the New York Real Property Law.

North Carolina

North Carolina approved online notary legal under House Bill 776. 

North Carolina law also recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under the North Carolina Code § 10B-20

North Dakota

Online notary is legal in North Dakota under N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-13.1.

North Dakota law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-10.)

Ohio

Ohio approved online notary legal under Section 147.60 of the Ohio Revised Code.  Ohio law also recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Ohio Rev. Code Section 147.51.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma has approved online notary under Title 49, Sections 201-214 of Oklahoma Statutes.

Oklahoma law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Oklahoma Statutes Title 49. §49-115.)

Oregon

Online notary is legal in Oregon under ORS 194.277.

Oregon law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See ORS 194.277.)

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania approved online notary legal under Title 57, Section 306.1 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.  

Pennsylvania law also recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Title 57, Section 311 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. and Title 21, Sections 265 and 381 of the Pennsylvania Statutes.

Rhode Island

Online notary is legal in Rhode Island under Rhode Island General Laws 42-30.1.

Rhode Island law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Rhode Island General Laws 42-30.1-10 and 34-12-1.)

South Carolina

Even though South Carolina does not currently authorize its own notaries to perform online notary, South Carolina law recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (S.C. Code Ann. § 26-3-20)

South Dakota

Even though South Dakota does not currently authorize its own notaries to perform online notary, South Dakota law recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (South Dakota Codified Laws §§ 18-5-3 and 15-6-28(a).)

Tennessee

Online notary is legal in Tennessee pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3 of the 2021 Tennessee Code.

Tennessee law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (see Tennessee Code Title 66. § 66-22-103,  § 66-22-107, and § 66-22-110.)

Texas

Texas was one of the first states to make online notary legal under Subchapter C, Chapter 406 of the Texas Government Code.

Texas law also recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Section 602.003 of the Texas Government Code and Sections 121.001, 121.003, and 121.004  of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Utah

Online notary is legal in Utah under Utah Code § 46-1-1.

Utah law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Utah Code § 57-2a-3.)

Vermont

Once effective and implemented, Title 26, § 5364(b)(2) Vermont Statutes authorizes remote online notary for Vermont notaries.

Vermont law recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under its current state rules (Vermont Code Title 26 § 5374)

Virginia

Online notary is legal in Virginia under Title 35 Chapter 10 of the Virginia Statutes.

Virginia law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-61647.1-13.155.1-612, & 49-5.)

Washington

Online notary is legal in Washington under Wash. Rev. Code § 42.45.280.

Washington law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Wash. Rev. Code § 42.45.090 and § 64.08.020.)

West Virginia

West Virginia allows its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under W. Va Code §§ 39-4-6 & 39-4-37.

Also, West Virginia recognizes out-of-state notarizations performed by notaries from other states under their own remote online notary laws and rules (See W. Va. Code §§ 39-4-1139-1-339-1-10 & 57-5-9.)

Wisconsin

Online notary is legal in Wisconsin under Wis. Stat. § 140.145

Wisconsin law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Wis. Stat. § 140.11 and § 887.01.)

Wyoming

Wyoming has authorized its notaries to perform online notarization under WYO. Stat. § 32-3-111.

Wyoming also recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states under Wyo. Stat. § 32-3-106.