New York Remote Online Notary Overview
Alabama
Although Alabama does not currently have its own Remote Online Notarization (RON) law, it does accept notarizations that are legally completed by notaries in other states. This means if an online notarization is performed by a notary public commissioned in a state that allows RON, and it follows the laws of that state, it is valid and enforceable in Alabama.
Alabama recognizes these notarizations under its interstate recognition statutes:
Ala. Code § 35-4-26, Ala. Code § 35-4-27, and Ala. Code § 12-21-4.
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Alaska
Alaska law allows commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations in accordance with Alaska Stat. § 44.50.075 et seq..
Additionally, Alaska honors notarizations conducted online by out-of-state notaries, as long as they are performed in compliance with the laws of the commissioning state. This recognition is supported by Alaska Stat. § 09.63.050, which upholds the validity of out-of-state notarizations.
Arizona
Arizona authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 41-371 et seq. (in effect until June 30, 2022) and Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 41-263 (effective June 30, 2022).
In addition, Arizona recognizes online notarizations properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states. The relevant interstate recognition laws are:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 33-411 and 33-501 (until June 30, 2022)
Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 41-259 and 33-411 (effective June 30, 2022)
Arkansas
Arkansas authorizes its notaries public to perform remote online notarizations in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. §§ 21-14-301 et seq..
Additionally, Arkansas honors online notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states, provided they are conducted in compliance with the laws of the commissioning state. This recognition is supported by the following interstate acknowledgment statutes:
California
Although California does not currently have its own Remote Online Notarization (RON) law, it does recognize notarizations that are properly performed by notaries in other states. This means an online notarization conducted by a notary commissioned in a state with RON authority is valid and enforceable in California—as long as it complies with the laws of the commissioning state.
This recognition is supported by the following California statutes:
Colorado
Colorado authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations pursuant to:
In addition, Colorado recognizes notarizations—including online ones—properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, as long as they comply with the laws of the commissioning jurisdiction. This recognition is supported by the following statutes:
Connecticut
Although Connecticut does not currently authorize remote online notarizations (RON) by its own notaries, it does recognize notarizations lawfully performed by notaries in other states. This means that if an online notarization is conducted by a notary commissioned in a RON-authorized state—and it complies with that state’s laws—it is valid and enforceable in Connecticut.
This recognition is supported by the following Connecticut statutes:
Delaware
Delaware authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4320, effective August 1, 2023.
Additionally, Delaware recognizes notarizations, including remote online notarizations, that are properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states—as long as they comply with the laws of the commissioning state. This recognition is supported by the following statutes:
Florida
Florida authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under the provisions of Fla. Stat. §§ 117.201 et seq..
In addition, Florida recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, as long as they are executed in compliance with the laws of the notary’s commissioning state. This recognition is supported by the following Florida statutes:
Georgia
Although Georgia does not currently authorize its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON), it does recognize notarizations legally performed by notaries commissioned in other states. As long as the notarization complies with the laws of the commissioning state—including online notarizations—it is valid and enforceable in Georgia.
This recognition is supported by the following Georgia statutes:
Hawaii
Hawaii authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 456-23.
Additionally, Hawaii recognizes notarizations—including online notarizations—properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, as long as they follow the laws of the commissioning state. This recognition is supported by the following Hawaii statutes:
Idaho
Idaho authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Idaho Code § 51-114A.
Additionally, Idaho recognizes notarizations—including online ones—performed in other states by duly commissioned notaries, provided those notarizations comply with the laws of the commissioning state. This recognition is supported by the following Idaho statutes:
Illinois
Illinois permits its notaries to conduct remote online notarizations under 5 Ill. Comp. Stat. 312/3-105 and 5 Ill. Comp. Stat. 312/6A-101 et seq. (effective upon the adoption of administrative rules).
Furthermore, Illinois acknowledges notarizations—including online ones—performed by notaries commissioned in other states, provided they comply with the laws of their commissioning state. This recognition is based on the following statutes:
Indiana
Indiana allows its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under:
In addition, Indiana accepts notarizations—including online ones—conducted by notaries commissioned in other states, provided those notarizations comply with the laws of the notary’s commissioning state. This is backed by:
Iowa
Iowa authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under the following statutes:
Additionally, Iowa recognizes notarizations—including online ones—conducted by notaries commissioned in other states, so long as they are properly executed under the laws of the notary’s commissioning state. This is supported by:
Kansas
Kansas authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under:
Additionally, Kansas recognizes notarizations—including online ones—legally completed by notaries in other states, provided they follow the laws of the notary’s commissioning state. This is supported by:
Kentucky
Kentucky authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations under:
Additionally, Kentucky recognizes notarizations— including online ones—properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, as long as they comply with the laws of the commissioning state. This recognition is supported by:
Louisiana
Remote Online Notarization (RON) is legal in Louisiana for notaries who are specifically commissioned to perform online notarizations.
RON became legal in the state in February 2022 with the signing of House Bill 274. To qualify, Louisiana notaries must:
Complete a state-approved online instruction course
Successfully pass a quiz on RON procedures
Register with an approved Remote Online Notarization Technology Provider
Only notaries who meet these requirements and receive proper authorization may perform remote online notarizations within Louisiana.
Louisiana
Remote Online Notarization (RON) is legal in Louisiana for notaries who are specifically commissioned to perform online notarizations.
RON became legal in the state in February 2022 with the signing of House Bill 274. To qualify, Louisiana notaries must:
Complete a state-approved online instruction course
Successfully pass a quiz on RON procedures
Register with an approved Remote Online Notarization Technology Provider
Only notaries who meet these requirements and receive proper authorization may perform remote online notarizations within Louisiana.
Maine
Maine authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON) pursuant to Me. Stat. tit. 4, § 1915, effective July 1, 2023.
In addition, Maine recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries of other states, provided they comply with the laws of the commissioning state. The applicable interstate recognition laws are:
Me. Stat. tit. 4 § 202 (currently in effect)
Me. Stat. tit. 4 § 1911 (effective July 1, 2023)
Maryland
Maryland authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON) pursuant to Md. Code Ann., State Gov’t §§ 18-201 et seq..
In addition, Maryland recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, so long as they follow the laws of the commissioning state. The applicable interstate recognition law is:
Massachusetts
Online notarization is valid and enforceable in Massachusetts due to interstate recognition.
Even though Massachusetts does not currently have its own Remote Online Notarization (RON) law, it recognizes notarizations properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states. This means that an online notarization performed in accordance with the laws of a state that authorizes RON is valid in Massachusetts.
The applicable interstate recognition statutes are:
Michigan
Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform Remote Online Notarizations (RON) pursuant to:
In addition, Michigan recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, as long as they comply with the laws of the commissioning state. This is supported by the following interstate recognition statutes:
Minnesota
Minnesota authorizes its notaries to perform Remote Online Notarizations (RON) pursuant to:
In addition, Minnesota recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, as long as they comply with the laws of the commissioning state. This is supported by the following interstate recognition statute:
Mississippi
Online notarizations are valid and enforceable in Mississippi due to interstate recognition laws.
While Mississippi has not enacted its own Remote Online Notarization (RON) statute, it does recognize notarizations legally performed in other states. This means that an online notarization carried out by a notary commissioned in a state with a RON law is valid in Mississippi, provided the notarization complies with the laws of the notary’s commissioning state.
The applicable recognition statutes in Mississippi include:
Miss. Code Ann. § 25-34-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 91-7-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-1
Missouri
Missouri authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON) under Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 486.1100 et seq.
In addition, Missouri recognizes online notarizations properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, provided those notarizations comply with the laws of the commissioning state.
The applicable interstate recognition statutes in Missouri are:
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 486.775
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.150
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.220
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.230
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 490.530
Montana
Montana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON) pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. §§ 1-5-602 et seq.
In addition, Montana recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, as long as the notarization complies with the laws of the notary’s commissioning state.
The applicable interstate recognition statute in Montana is:
Mont. Code Ann. § 1-5-605
Nebraska
Nebraska authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON) under the Online Notary Public Act, codified at Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 64-401 to 64-418.
In addition, Nebraska honors online notarizations properly executed by notaries commissioned in other states—so long as they comply with the laws of their commissioning jurisdiction—pursuant to its interstate-recognition statutes:
This framework ensures that any RON compliant with another state’s requirements remains valid and enforceable in Nebraska.
Nevada
Nevada notaries are authorized to perform remote online notarizations under Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 240.181 to 240.206.
In addition, Nevada recognizes remote online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states. This recognition is provided for under Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 240.164.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations pursuant to RSA 456-B, which incorporates the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA). This law became effective on February 6, 2022, through Senate Bill 134.
In addition, New Hampshire recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries of other states. The applicable interstate recognition laws are found within RSA 456-B:3 and related provisions.
New Jersey
New Jersey authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations pursuant to N.J. Stat. §§ 52:7-10.9 and 52:7-10.10.
In addition, New Jersey recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries of other states. The applicable interstate recognition laws are N.J. Stat. §§ 52:7-10.14, 46:14-6.1, 41:2-17, and 2A:82-7.
New Mexico
New Mexico authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations pursuant to N.M. Stat. Ann. § 14-14A-5.
In addition, New Mexico recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries of other states. The applicable interstate recognition law is N.M. Stat. Ann. § 14-14A-10.
New York
New York authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations pursuant to N.Y. Exec. Law § 135-C(2).
In addition, New York recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries of other states. The applicable interstate recognition laws are N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 299, 299-a, 309-b, and N.Y. Civ. Prac. L.R. § 2309.
North Carolina
Online notarization is valid and enforceable in North Carolina due to interstate recognition.
