How to Become a RON

  • Virginia
  • Texas
  • Pennsylvania
  • Maryland
How Do I Become a Remote Online Notary in Virginia?
In order to become a Remote Online Notary in Virginia, you must already be a traditional notary in the Commonwealth. This means that you have received a commission from the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth and completed all necessary requirements to be considered an active notary
  1. 1. First, you must obtain an electronic notary seal that complies with Virginia’s requirements.
  2. 2. The electronic notary seal shall be composed of the Notary’s digital certificate, and an image or text listing:
    • a. the electronic notary’s name (as shown on the notary’s commission);
    • b. the electronic notary’s registration number;
    • c. the words “Electronic Notary Public”;
    • d. the words “Commonwealth of Virginia”;
    • e. the electronic notary’s commission expiration date.
  3. 3. Currently, Notaryberry accepts digital certificate from IdenTrust only. Refer to IdenTrust guide (https://www.identrust.com/certificates/learn/igc-certificates-enotaries) to learn how to obtain digital certificate. If you are not sure whether your digital seals meet our requirements, please reach out to our Support Team, notary-x-account@901ers.com.
  4. 4. Once you have your own electronic seal, you must complete the application listed on the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth’s webpage (https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/official-documents/notary-commissions/enotary/) and upload your electronic notary seal.
  5. 5. You will need to wait for the approval of your application
  6. 6. Congrats! You have completed the steps to become a RON in Virginia! Once you receive your certification materials, you can sign up to notarize through Notaryberry.
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