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State RON Laws & Requirements

Comprehensive guide to remote online notarization laws across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. 50 jurisdictions currently authorize RON. Notara is designed to enforce state-specific requirements for every session.

States with Active RON Laws

2012

First RON Law (Virginia)

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Notara Coverage of Active States

State	Status	Effective	Key Requirements	Notes
ALAlabama	Active	Jan 2020	Commission + RON endorsement, KBA + credential analysis	Emergency executive order expanded during COVID, permanent law in effect.
AKAlaska	Active	Jan 2024	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	Part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) adoption.
AZArizona	Active	Jul 2020	Commission, approved technology, recording required	Allows RON for most document types including real estate.
ARArkansas	Active	Jan 2020	Commission + registration, KBA, recording	RON provider must register with Secretary of State.
CACalifornia	Pending	Jan 2030	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	SB 696 signed — RON authorized effective January 1, 2030. Not yet operational.
COColorado	Active	Aug 2020	Commission, audio-video, tamper-evident seal	Enacted via emergency order, permanent legislation followed.
CTConnecticut	Active	Jul 2023	Commission + RON registration, KBA, recording	Comprehensive RON statute with technology provider requirements.
DEDelaware	Active	Apr 2020	Commission, KBA + credential analysis	Initially emergency authorization, permanent law enacted.
FLFlorida	Active	Jan 2020	Commission + RON registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording, bonding	One of the first states with comprehensive RON law. Requires registration with FDLE. Title insurance approved.
GAGeorgia	Active	Jan 2022	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	Broad RON authorization covering most document types.
HIHawaii	Active	Jul 2024	Commission, approved platform, KBA	Recent adoption with modern technology requirements.
IDIdaho	Active	Jul 2020	Commission, KBA, recording, electronic seal	Permits RON for real estate and general documents.
ILIllinois	Active	Jun 2022	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Comprehensive framework with specific technology provider requirements.
INIndiana	Active	Jul 2019	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, electronic journal	Early adopter with established framework.
IAIowa	Active	Jul 2020	Commission, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Comprehensive RON authorization.
KSKansas	Active	Jan 2021	Commission, KBA, recording, tamper-evident tech	Based on RULONA model legislation.
KYKentucky	Active	Jun 2020	Commission, KBA + credential analysis	Initially via executive order, permanent law enacted.
LALouisiana	Active	Aug 2020	Commission, KBA, audio-video recording	Expanded from emergency authorization to permanent.
MEMaine	Active	Oct 2023	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	Modern RON statute with comprehensive requirements.
MDMaryland	Active	Oct 2020	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Requires notary to register as RON provider with state.
MAMassachusetts	Active	Jul 2023	Commission + certification, KBA, recording	Permanent legislation replaced prior emergency orders.
MIMichigan	Active	Apr 2020	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	Comprehensive RON framework, widely used for real estate.
MNMinnesota	Active	Aug 2019	Commission + RON registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Early adopter with registration requirement.
MSMississippi	Active	Jul 2021	Commission, KBA, recording	Adopted under RULONA-based framework.
MOMissouri	Active	Aug 2020	Commission, KBA, electronic seal, recording	Permits RON for broad range of documents.
MTMontana	Active	Oct 2021	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	RULONA adoption with RON provisions.
NENebraska	Active	Jul 2020	Commission + registration, KBA, recording	Secretary of State registration required.
NVNevada	Active	Jul 2021	Commission + endorsement, KBA, credential analysis, recording, E&O insurance	Comprehensive requirements including specific E&O minimums.
NHNew Hampshire	Active	Jul 2022	Commission, KBA, recording	Adopted with standard RON framework.
NJNew Jersey	Active	Mar 2022	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Permanent law after COVID emergency orders.
NMNew Mexico	Active	Jul 2021	Commission, KBA + credential analysis	Standard RON authorization.
NYNew York	Active	Jan 2025	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Comprehensive framework with specific technology requirements. High-volume state.
NCNorth Carolina	Active	Jul 2023	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Modern RON statute with detailed requirements.
NDNorth Dakota	Active	Aug 2019	Commission, KBA, recording	Early adopter.
OHOhio	Active	Sep 2019	Commission + endorsement, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Mature RON framework, widely used.
OKOklahoma	Active	Nov 2020	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	Enacted via the Remote Notarization Act.
OROregon	Active	Jan 2022	Commission, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Standard RON authorization.
PAPennsylvania	Active	Oct 2020	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Registration with Department of State required.
RIRhode Island	Active	Jul 2023	Commission, KBA, recording	Recent adoption.
SCSouth Carolina	Active	May 2022	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Requires notary registration for RON.
SDSouth Dakota	Active	Jul 2021	Commission, KBA, recording	Standard framework.
TNTennessee	Active	Jul 2020	Commission, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Comprehensive RON law.
TXTexas	Active	Jul 2018	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording, E&O insurance	Pioneer state for RON. Requires registration with SOS. Strict technology standards.
UTUtah	Active	May 2019	Commission + endorsement, KBA, recording	Early adopter with established framework.
VTVermont	Active	Jul 2023	Commission, KBA, recording	Recent adoption with standard requirements.
VAVirginia	Active	Jul 2012	Commission + registration, KBA, credential analysis, recording, electronic seal	First state to authorize RON. Most mature framework. Model for other states.
WAWashington	Active	Jul 2020	Commission + endorsement, KBA, credential analysis, recording	Enacted as part of RULONA adoption.
WVWest Virginia	Active	Jun 2021	Commission, KBA, recording	Standard RON authorization.
WIWisconsin	Active	May 2020	Commission, KBA + credential analysis, recording	RON authorized for broad range of documents.
WYWyoming	Active	Jul 2021	Commission, KBA, recording	Standard framework.
DCWashington D.C.	Active	Jun 2023	Commission, KBA, recording	District of Columbia RON authorization.

Important Disclaimer

This information is provided as a general reference and is updated regularly. However, RON laws are evolving rapidly. Always verify current requirements with your state's Secretary of State office or notary commissioning authority before performing remote notarizations. Notara does not provide legal advice. Consult with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for legal guidance on RON compliance.

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