Nationwide Remote Notary Law & Out-of-State Acceptance Directory
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Alaska recognizes valid remote notarizations performed under the laws of other states (Alaska Stat. § 09.63.050).
RON is authorized for Alaska notaries under Alaska Stat. § 44.50.075. -
Arizona recognizes remote notarizations performed under the laws of other states (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-259).
Arizona notaries may perform RON under Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 41-263. -
Arkansas recognizes remote notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries (Arkansas Code §§ 16-45-102, 16-47-103, 16-47-210, 18-12-203).
Arkansas authorizes RON under Arkansas Code § 21-14-301. -
California recognizes notarizations performed in other states, including remote notarizations, if compliant with the laws of that state (California Civil Code § 1189(b)).
California notaries are not yet authorized to perform RON. Implementation is expected no later than January 1, 2030 (SB 696). -
Colorado recognizes remote notarizations performed under the laws of other states (C.R.S. §§ 24-21-511, 38-30-126, 38-35-105).
RON is authorized under Title 24, Article 21, Part 5 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. -
Connecticut recognizes remote notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-30, 1-57, 47-5a, 52-148c).
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Delaware law recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under its current state rules (Title 29 of the Delaware Code § 4324).
Once effective and implemented, Delaware authorizes remote online notarization for Delaware notaries (Title 29 of the Delaware Code § 4320).
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Washington, D.C. recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries of other states under D.C. Code §§ 1-1231.10.
Although Washington, D.C. has not yet implemented rules allowing its notaries to perform online notarizations, D.C. notaries are not currently authorized to perform RON.
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Florida recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Sections 92.50, 695.03, and 90.902 of the Florida Statutes).
Online notary is legal in Florida under Chapter 117, Part II of the Florida Statutes.
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Georgia recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Georgia Code Title 44 § 44-2-21, § 44-2-21, § 44-14-34, § 44-14-62, and Title 9. § 9-10-113).
Georgia notaries are not currently authorized to perform online notarization.
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Idaho recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Idaho Code § 51-111, 55-805, and 9-1401).
Online notary is legal in Idaho under IDAPA 34.07.01.
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Illinois recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Illinois Statutes Chapter 5 Section 255/6 and Illinois Statutes Chapter 765 Section 30/2 and 5/20.
Illinois approved online notary under (5 ILCS 312/) Illinois Notary Public Act, effective upon passage of rules.
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Indiana recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Ind. Code § 33-42-9-8).
Online notary is legal in Indiana under Ind. Code § 33-42-17-3.
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Iowa recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Iowa Code 9B.11, 558.20, 622.86).
Online notary is legal in Iowa under Iowa Code 9B.
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Kansas recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Kansas Statutes § 53-5a11 and § 58-2228).
Online notary is legal in Kansas under Kansas Statutes § 53-5a15.
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Kentucky recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see KRS 423.110).
Online notary is legal in Kentucky under KRS 423.455.
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Maine recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Title 4 § 1911 of the Maine Revised Statutes).
Online notary is legal in Maine under Title 4 § 1915 of the Maine Revised Statutes.
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Maryland recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Maryland State Government Section 19-103).
Online notary is legal in Maryland under Maryland Code, Article-State Gov’t § 18-201.
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Massachusetts recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183 § 30 and § 41 and ch. 233 § 73.
Massachusetts approved online notary legal under Mass. General Laws c.222 § 28.
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Michigan recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under the Michigan Compiled Laws Sections 55.285a, 565.9, 565.10, 565.352, and 565.601.
Michigan approved online notary legal under Sections 55.285 to 287 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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Minnesota recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Minnesota Statutes Sec. 358.61.
Minnesota approved online notary legal under Minnesota Statutes Sec. 358.645.
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Mississippi recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Miss. Code § 25-34-23).
Mississippi notaries are not currently authorized to perform online notarization.
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Missouri recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under Chapter 486.775 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.
Online notary is legal in Missouri pursuant to Chapter 486.1100-1205 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.
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Montana recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Montana Code § 1-5-602).
Online notary is legal in Montana under Montana Code § 1-5-602.
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Nebraska recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Nebraska Statutes §§ 64-201).
Online notary is legal in Nebraska under the Nebraska Statutes (Online Notary Public Act) §§ 64-401 to 64-418.
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Nevada recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 240.164).
Online notary is legal in Nevada under NRS Chapter 240 and the Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 240.
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New Hampshire recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (N.H. Rev. Stat. § 456-B:4).
Online notary is legal in New Hampshire under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 456-B:6-a.
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New Jersey recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under N.J. Stat. § 52:7-10.14, § 46:14-6.1, § 41:2-17, and § 2A:82-7.
New Jersey approved online notary legal under N.J.S. § 52:7-10.9 and N.J.S. § 52:7-10.10.
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New Mexico recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (N.M. Stat. § 14-14A-10).
Online notary is legal in New Mexico under N.M. Stat. § 14-14A-5.
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New York recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Section 2309 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules and Sections 299, 299a, and 309-b of the New York Real Property Law.
New York approved online notary legal under New York Executive Law 135-c.
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North Carolina recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under the North Carolina Code § 10B-20.
North Carolina approved online notary legal under House Bill 776.
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North Dakota recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-10).
Online notary is legal in North Dakota under N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-13.1.
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Ohio recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Ohio Rev. Code Section 147.51.
Ohio approved online notary legal under Section 147.60 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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Oklahoma recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Oklahoma Statutes Title 49. §49-115).
Oklahoma has approved online notary under Title 49, Sections 201-214 of Oklahoma Statutes.
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Oregon recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (ORS 194.277).
Online notary is legal in Oregon under ORS 194.260.
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Pennsylvania recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Title 57, Section 311 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and Title 21, Sections 265 and 381 of the Pennsylvania Statutes.
Pennsylvania approved online notary legal under Title 57, Section 306.1 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
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Rhode Island recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Rhode Island General Laws 42-30.1-10 and 34-12-1).
Online notary is legal in Rhode Island under Rhode Island General Laws 42-30.1.
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South Carolina recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (S.C. Code Ann. § 26-3-20).
South Carolina notaries are not currently authorized to perform online notarization.
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South Dakota recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (South Dakota Codified Laws §§ 18-5-3 and 15-6-28(a)).
South Dakota notaries are not currently authorized to perform online notarization.
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Tennessee recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (see Tennessee Code Title 66. § 66-22-103, § 66-22-107, and § 66-22-110).
Online notary is legal in Tennessee pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3 of the 2021 Tennessee Code.
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Texas recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under Section 602.003 of the Texas Government Code and Sections 121.001, 121.003, and 121.004 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Online notary is legal in Texas under Subchapter C, Chapter 406 of the Texas Government Code.
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Utah recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Utah Code § 57-2a-3).
Online notary is legal in Utah under Utah Code § 46-1-1.
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Vermont recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under its current state rules (Vermont Code Title 26 § 5374).
Once effective and implemented, Vermont authorizes remote online notarization for Vermont notaries (Title 26, § 5364(b)(2) Vermont Statutes).
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Virginia recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (See Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-616, 47.1-13.1, 55.1-612, & 49-5).
Online notary is legal in Virginia under Title 26 of the Virginia Statutes.
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Washington recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (See Wash. Rev. Code § 42.45.090 and § 64.08.020).
Online notary is legal in Washington under Wash. Rev. Code § 42.45.280.
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West Virginia recognizes out-of-state online notarizations performed by notaries from other states under their own remote online notary laws and rules (See W. Va. Code §§ 39-4-11, 39-1-3, 39-1-10 & 57-5-9).
West Virginia allows its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under W. Va Code §§ 39-4-6 & 39-4-37.
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Wisconsin recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (See Wis. Stat. § 140.11 and § 887.01).
Online notary is legal in Wisconsin under Wis. Stat. § 140.145.
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Wyoming recognizes online notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states under Wyo. Stat. § 32-3-106.
Wyoming authorizes its notaries to perform online notarization under WYO. Stat. § 32-3-111.