Online notarization for California residents
California hasn't enacted permanent RON legislation yet, but residents can still notarize documents online using notaries from RON-enabled states.
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Permanent RON legislation pending
California has not yet enacted permanent remote online notarization legislation. However, California residents can still notarize documents online by using a notary commissioned in one of the 48 RON-enabled states.
Requirements for online notarization
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Online notarization in California cities
Available 24/7 for residents in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, and everywhere else in California.
How to notarize a document online in California
Four simple steps. No appointment needed.
Upload your document
Upload a PDF or DOCX — works with any notarizable document.
Verify your identity
Answer KBA questions and show a government-issued photo ID.
Connect with a notary
Meet a commissioned notary on a secure, recorded video call.
Download instantly
Get your tamper-evident, legally binding document right away.
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