Important Prerequisite
To become a Remote Notary, you must already be a commissioned Notary Public in the State of Utah. You must reapply for a Remote Notary commission each time you renew your Notary Public commission.
The following steps must be completed in order to obtain certification for performing remote notarizations:
Find a Vendor
To become a remote notary, you must be hired or contracted by an approved vendor.
Increase Notarial Bond
You must increase your existing notarial bond to $10,000 of coverage. You have two options:
- Option 1 (Recommended): Obtain a rider or adjustment for your current notarial bond increasing the amount to $10,000. Contact us if you are unsure who you are bonded through.
- Option 2: Take out an additional, separate $5,000 bond. Please note that this bond is tied to your original commission date; both bonds will need to be renewed when you renew your commission, regardless of how long the remote bond has been in effect.
Obtain Electronic Seal/Signature
Each vendor provides a unique electronic signature and seal. You must obtain this from your vendor to submit with your application to the Lt. Governor’s office. Every electronic seal must have a timestamp or a digital tracking method to verify when it was signed.
Submit Application
Fill out the application form and upload your required documents. You will need to attach:
- Your notarized Remote Online Notary Oath and Affirmation.
- Your $10,000 bond or bond rider.
- A PDF file containing your electronic signature and seal.
Pay the Application Fee
Once the Lt. Governor’s office has successfully reviewed your submitted documents, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay the $50.00 application fee. The $50 RON application fee is separate from the initial notary application fee.
Receive Confirmation
Once the State of Utah has processed your payment and approved the application, you will be marked as a “remote notary” in the system. You will be emailed a final confirmation that you are now an active remote notary.