Remote Online Notary (RON)

8-16-401. Notice that a notary public is not an attorney.


I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE,

AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.

A Remote Online Notary (RON) is a notary public who performs notarizations remotely using secure audio-video technology, allowing individuals to complete the notarization process from virtually anywhere. This innovative service provides significant convenience by eliminating the need for in-person meetings, saving time and reducing logistical challenges. With RON, signers can have documents notarized quickly and securely without having to travel, making it ideal for those with busy schedules, limited mobility, or residing in remote locations. The process includes identity verification through multi-factor authentication, followed by real-time video conferencing with the notary. Once the notarization is complete, the document is electronically signed, sealed, and ready for use. RON enhances accessibility, streamlines transactions, and offers a flexible solution to meet modern legal and business needs.

As of July 1, 2019, Tennessee Notaries are authorized to perform Remote Online Notarizations (RONs). This allows you to have documents notarized remotely via secure electronic means, provided specific conditions are met.

To clarify the process:

  1. The notarial act can only be performed on electronic documents, with the principal (person requesting the notarization) appearing before the online notary at the time of the notarization.

  2. This appearance occurs through an electronic two-way audio and video continuous communication.

  3. The online notary public must be physically located within Tennessee, regardless of the location of the principal, to perform the notarial act via electronic means.

    1. The client will need to pass a Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) process - an authentication method where users are asked personal questions before they can proceed with their login or action.

  1. There are two types: static (e.g. security questions) and dynamic (using credit history or public records).

Credential Analysis Is performed by sophisticated identity verification tools that analyze a government-issued ID to confirm that it is both a legitimate government document and also matches the identity of the signer.