7 Steps to Prepare for Your Online Notary Appointment
Key Takeaways
- Online notary services allow you to commission documents online through a secure video call with a Canadian notary public.
- Prepare for your appointment with a notary by ensuring your documents are in electronic format (PDFs) and your ID is valid.
- Use the online notary platform to select and upload your documents, pick your appointment date, and pay for the service.
- Stay in a quiet location with adequate lighting and prepare a device with a camera, speakers, microphone, and stable internet connection before your appointment.
- Click the provided link for your online notary appointment and confirm your identity to begin the online signing.
Since remote online commissioning take place completely electronically, it’s important to ensure that you have everything you need to breeze through the process. Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for your RON:
1. Gather Your Documents and ID
The primary job of your notary is to swear an oath, verify your identity and witness you signing legally binding documents, such as affidavits, statutory declarations, and digital certified true copies (documents original format must be digital, like E-bills.). When preparing for a remote online commissioning appointment, make sure that your documents are in an electronic format– preferably as PDFs. Double-check to make sure that your ID is valid and keep a second piece on hand, just in case.
2. Choose the Number of Documents and an Appointment Time
Through NotaryPro’s online portal, you’ll be prompted to select the number of documents you need commissioned and describe them. Don’t sweat the descriptions too much– entering the form number, title, and/or purpose is all you need. After you’ve completed that, you’ll be able to select when you would like to meet with your notary via video call.
3. Upload Your Documents and ID
To streamline your RON booking, you’ll then be asked to upload your unsigned documents to be commissioned. Ensure that each unique document has been saved as a separate PDF file. When uploading your ID, ensure that the photos you take are clear and well lit. This assists in the ID verification process.
4. Confirm Your Booking
Once all of your documents are uploaded, you complete your remote online commissioning with a credit card payment. You’ll receive a confirmation email with a unique video meeting link that you’ll use on the day of your appointment.
5. On the Day of Your RON Appointment
Choose a quiet location where you won’t be interrupted. Since your session is remote, you’ll need a desktop, laptop, or tablet with a reliable Internet connection.
You’ll also need a camera, speakers, and microphone to easily see and speak with the notary. These tech requirements ensure that your notary can properly identify you and communicate with you throughout the process.
6. Join Your Remote Online Commissioning Appointment
Click on the video link in your confirmation email at your appointment time to join the call. Here, your notary will meet with you and confirm your identity and the documents that require commissioning.
7. Sign Your Documents
You and your notary will sign your documents using our RON API. Once you’ve completed the signing, your documents will be emailed back to you instantly. And you’re all done!
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