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# Getting Started As a Notary on Bluenotary

Welcome to BlueNotary! If you're ready to start performing Remote Online Notarizations (RON), the first step is creating your notary account. This guide walks you through the complete sign-up and onboarding process so you can get up and running quickly.

# Step 1: Create Your BlueNotary Account
Visit the BlueNotary and click **Sign In** in the top-right corner. If you don't already have an account, select **Don't have an account?** [Sign Up](https://app.bluenotary.us/sign-in) **here**.
You'll be asked to enter:
* First Name
* Last Name
* Email Address
* Password

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/f/ad6f70f312c99800/image_j5h4gm.png)
Once you've entered your information, click **Sign Up**.

# Step 2: Verify Your Email Address
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/f/ad6f70f312c99800/image_mnx0fo.png)
After signing up, BlueNotary will send a verification email to the address you provided. Open your inbox and look for the verification email from BlueNotary. If you don't see it within a few minutes:
* Check your Spam or Junk folder.
* Make sure you entered the correct email address.
* Request a new verification email if needed.

Click **Confirm my Email Address** to activate your account.
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|| **Note:** You won't be able to continue until your email has been verified.


# Step 3: Choose Your Account Type
Once your email has been verified, you'll be asked to select the type of account you'd like to create. Choose **Notary** and click **Next**.  
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# Step 4: Complete Your Notary Profile
Next, you'll need to provide some basic information about your notary commission.
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Fill in the following fields:
* **Personal Information:** Verify your first and last name.
* **State:** Select the state where you're commissioned.
* **Commission Number & Expiration Date:** Enter your commission details. **If you don't have them yet, you can leave these fields blank.**
* **County:** Select the county where you're commissioned.
* **City:** Enter your city.
* **How Did You Hear About BlueNotary?:** Select the option that best applies.
Once all required fields are complete, click **Create Account** to continue.

# Step 5: You're In!
Congratulations! 🎉 You'll now be taken to your BlueNotary Dashboard. From here, you can begin exploring the platform and preparing for your first online notarization.
* Uploading your notary commission
* Adding your electronic seal (eSeal)
* Uploading your digital certificate
* Completing identity verification
* Setting up your payout information
* Reviewing your account settings
Completing these items ensures you're fully prepared to conduct remote online notarizations.

# What's Next?
If you run into any issues while creating your account, our support team is here to help. You can also browse the BlueNotary Help Center for additional guides on:
* [See Approval process for your state](https://help.bluenotary.us/en/article/ron-approval-documents-acceptable-submissions-1k1kgxy/)
* [Uploading your digital certificate & Add your electronic seal](https://help.bluenotary.us/en/article/digital-certificate-and-eseal-sample-output-file-1jq7tty/)
* [Getting approved on BlueNotary](https://help.bluenotary.us/en/article/getting-approved-on-bluenotary-1jg0b1x/)
* [Filling out your BlueNotary profile](https://help.bluenotary.us/en/article/filling-out-your-bluenotary-profile-9zjvyi/)
* [Managing your BlueNotary account](https://help.bluenotary.us/en/article/how-can-i-access-my-account-settings-12ecr6o/)

Welcome to BlueNotary, we're excited to have you on board and look forward to helping you succeed as an online notary!