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Is online notarization legal?Yes, in the state of Virginia. A document notarized online is as legally valid as one notarized via traditional paper-based/in person notarizations.
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What is online notarization?Online notarization allows a person to appear before a commissioned notary public in real-time using audio/video technology.
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How does Notarize verify my identity?Notarize verifies your identity through a multi-step identity verification process during which you must complete a set of questions generated from your personal information and an automated analysis of your government-issued ID.
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What acts are permissible in the state of Virginia?Take acknowledgements, administer oaths and affirmations, (iii) certify that a copy of any document, other than a document in the custody of a court, is a true copy thereof, (iv) certify affidavits or depositions of witnesses, (v) perform verification of fact Taking acknowledgments Administering oaths and affirmations Certifying affidavits or depositions Certifying “true copies” of documents Verification of fact
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How much does it cost to get a document notarized?A single document requiring one notary seal is $25. Most documents require only one notary seal, but if the document requires more than one, each additional notary seal is $10 more.
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Where are online notarizations valid and enforceable?Online notarizations are valid and enforceable in Virginia with the validity determined by applying Virginia state laws. As a Virginia notary republic, one must perform notarizations in compliance for this state.
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If notarize is unable to notarize a particular document, will I be charged?No, notarize will only charge a fee for successful notarizations. If we are unable to process any document, the session will be terminated without any cost to you.
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Can two or more signers get their signatures notarized in a single meeting?Yes. Signers have the flexibility to complete a transaction together on a share device, simultaneously on multiple devices, or in separate notary meetings. Each signer must complete the identification process separately and signers who miss the initial meeting can still get their signatures notarized in a subsequent notary meeting.
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What forms of identification are acceptable for Notarize online notarization?A United States Passport A United States Passport Card A certificate of United States citizenship A certificate of naturalization A foreign passport A state issued driver’s license State-issued identification card A United States military identification card – in person only A United States green card with photograph – in person only
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How does Notarize platform ensure the security and privacy of personal information on notarized documents?Notarize platform specifically employs various measures to ensure the security and privacy of personal information including the encryption and protection of all data in transit and at rest using AES-256-bit encryption and tracking of all application access. The Notarize platform has also been subjected to various comprehensive information security audits and penetration testing.
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