Is Remote Online Notarization (RON) Legal in Your State?
Remote online notarization lets a notary witness your signature over a live video call instead of meeting in person. Legal status, platform requirements, and technical rules all vary by state — check yours below, or browse the full table for every state.
Sourced from the National Notary Association's RON platform tracker, current as of 2026-04-24. Notary law changes by statute — confirm with your Secretary of State before relying on this for a time-sensitive signing.
RON Legal Status — Every State
Sourced from the National Notary Association's RON platform tracker, current as of 2026-04-24. Notary law changes by statute — confirm with your Secretary of State before a time-sensitive signing.
| State | RON Status |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Not legal |
| Alaska | Legal |
| Arizona | Legal |
| Arkansas | Legal |
| California | Passed, not active |
| Colorado | Legal |
| Connecticut | Not legal |
| Delaware | Legal |
| Florida | Legal |
| Georgia | Not legal |
| Hawaii | Legal |
| Idaho | Legal |
| Illinois | Legal |
| Indiana | Legal |
| Iowa | Legal |
| Kansas | Legal |
| Kentucky | Legal |
| Louisiana | Legal |
| Maine | Legal |
| Maryland | Legal |
| Massachusetts | Passed, not active |
| Michigan | Legal |
| Minnesota | Legal |
| Mississippi | Not legal |
| Missouri | Legal |
| Montana | Legal |
| Nebraska | Legal |
| Nevada | Legal |
| New Hampshire | Legal |
| New Jersey | Legal |
| New Mexico | Legal |
| New York | Unclear — verify |
| North Carolina | Unclear — verify |
| North Dakota | Legal |
| Ohio | Legal |
| Oklahoma | Legal |
| Oregon | Legal |
| Pennsylvania | Legal |
| Rhode Island | Legal |
| South Carolina | Not legal |
| South Dakota | Legal |
| Tennessee | Legal |
| Texas | Legal |
| Utah | Legal |
| Vermont | Legal |
| Virginia | Legal |
| Washington | Legal |
| West Virginia | Legal |
| Wisconsin | Legal |
| Wyoming | Legal |
What is remote online notarization (RON)?
Remote online notarization lets a notary witness your signature over a live video call, using identity-verification software, instead of meeting you in person. It requires an approved RON platform, a valid government ID, and — in most states — a webcam and stable internet connection.
Is remote online notarization legal in every state?
No. As of 2026-04-24, 41 states clearly authorize RON, 3 (including California) have passed a law that isn't in effect yet, 2 have an unclear approval process, and 5 states don't currently authorize it at all. Use the checker above for your specific state.
Do I need to use a specific RON platform?
In states that require platform approval, yes — only state-approved platforms count as legally valid RON. In states without an approval requirement, notaries still need to use a platform that meets state technical and identity-verification standards, even without formal state sign-off.
What if RON isn't available in my state?
You'll need an in-person or mobile notary. A mobile notary can travel to your home, office, or hospital — often the more practical option anyway if you're not comfortable with video-call verification for an important document.
Need an in-person or mobile notary instead?
Search the LocalNotaryFinder directory to find a real notary near you — with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and ratings.