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How It Works - Signer View
BlueNotary allows you to have your documents notarized securely online from your computer or mobile device. Here's what to expect during the process. How it works Step 1: Open Your Invitation You'll receive an email invitation from your notary. The invitation includes: Information about the session Requirements for joining the session A Get Started button to Join the session. The email also lets you know what you'll need before joining: A government-issueFew readersGet a document notarized with BlueNotary
Need to get a document notarized quickly without visiting an office? BlueNotary lets you complete the entire notarization process online, securely, and from virtually anywhere. As a Signer Create Your Account : Start by entering your email address and creating a password [here](https://app.bluenotary.us/session-creation?loginViaSalFew readersBusiness Admin Self-Notary Account Password Setup
Here's how Business admins can access their Self-Notary account and securely set a password after account creation. Follow this quick step-by-step guide to switch profiles and create a new password. If a Business Pro Admin creates a Self-Notary account, the password is not set during account creation. The user must create it from within their main account by switching into the Notary profile. Steps to Set Up the Password Log in to your main Business account, **Switch to youFew readersCreate a Session as Business Admin
To create a new session as a Business admin Click "New session" and Choose the Type of session || Note: While this example demonstrates creating a Remote Online Notarization (RON) session, the process for creating all other session types is essentially the same. Simply select the appropriate session type, upload your documents, add participants, choose your notary, review the session details, aFew readersSmarter Notification Controls for Business Accounts
Too many notifications create unnecessary noise. Too few can mean missed updates. Smarter Notification Controls allow Enterprise Account Admins to manage which system notifications are sent, who receives them, and when they're delivered. Instead of sending every notification to every user, you can customize communication preferences for different user roles, ensuring Notaries, Participants, and Admins only receive notifications relevant to them. This helps reduce unnecessary emails while eFew readersAPI & Webhooks for your Business Workflows
Integrate BlueNotary directly into your existing applications and automate your notarization workflow with API Integration and Webhooks. Together, these Premium Integration features allow your systems to create sessions, monitor progress, receive real-time updates, and retrieve completed documents automatically, reducing manual work and keeping your applications in sync. BlueNotary API The BlueNotary REST API allows developers to integrate online notarization directly into their applFew readersWhite Label Your Online Notarization Platform with BlueNotary
Give your customers a seamless, fully branded notarization experience by running BlueNotary under your own domain. With White Label, your clients interact with your brand, not BlueNotary, from the moment they receive an invitation to the completion of their notarization session. What Is White Label? White Label allows your organization to launch a complete online notarization platform using your own custom domain, such as: ron.yourcompany.com Instead of directing customers to a BlueNoFew readers
FAQ
What Documents Can Be Notarized on BlueNotary?
Most Every Document Is Acceptable A better question is: what documents cannot be notarized on the BlueNotary platform? We can accept most every document with the exception of the following: Any documents that are being submitted to a foreign embassy. Codicils & Testamentary Trusts Form I-9 While many states adhere to similar standards, every state has its own specific requirements for online document notarization. Find your state requirements on the respective Secretary of StaPopularHow We Maintain and Retain the Electronic Notary Journal
Our platform securely maintains the electronic notary journal and all associated online notarization records using encrypted cloud-based storage. The system automatically logs and preserves required data such as the date, time, type of notarial act, document information, identity verification outcomes, the audio-video session, and digital signatures. To ensure integrity and availability: Records are encrypted both in transit and at rest Automated backups protect against loss or tamperingPopularIs the notarized document encrypted/secure?
Every document notarized on the BlueNotary platform is encrypted using X.509 PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) technology for securing digitally signed documents. This ensures each finalized notarized document is tamper-evident. PKI is a system that governs the issuance of digital certificates that protect sensitive data and secure end-to-end communications. Digital certificates provide unique digital identities to users, applications, and devices in an online world. PKI is a critiFew readersHow to Download Notarized Documents
In the event you didn't download your document right after the session, the processes to download as a Signer and Notary are remarkably similar. As a Signer 1 As a signer, you can download completed notarized documents in your My Documents. First, you will navigate to My Documents 2 ClickFew readersCustomize Call Script with the Script Editor (Pro)
Personalize your live notarization workflow with Customizable Live-Notarization Script. Whether you're an individual Pro notary or managing a Business team, BlueNotary allows you to customize the script used during live sessions so notaries can stay consistent, compliant, and confident. The customized script appears directly inside the Call Script tab during PDF sessions, making it easy to guide signers without leaving the session. Edit Notarization Script as: [Notary Pro UFew readersHow to Change Your Open Call Request State
You can update your Open Call State at any time from your account settings. This determines which state's Open Call requests you can send. Update Your Open Call State Go to Settings. Select Open Call Settings. Under Select State, choose the state you want to receive Open Call requests for. Click Save. Once your changes are saved, you'll see the confirmation meFew readersReopen vs. Redo a Completed Session for Business Notary
Business Notary accounts have two options for handling a completed session: Reopen and Redo. While both allow you to work with a completed session again, they serve different purposes. Go to Session Summary Page of the Session you want to edit and find the two option. ||| Note: Only the assigned Notary can perform the Reopen or Redo action. Business administrator cannot reopenFew readersChanging the Email Address for a Business & Notary Account
If you're taking over an existing BlueNotary account from another employee, you can update the account email without creating a new account. Business Account If you still have access to the current account owner's email address, update the Business account email to your new email address. Here's how: Login to the BlueNotary Account. Go to Settings > Personal Details > Add the new email > Click Save ** - You will go through 5 questions regarding your personal history ** Biometrics ** - You will do a facial scan. If you are have trouble with KBA or you do not have a residential history in USA, you may choose to use the Biometrics option. Options for ID: ** Driver's License, Real ID, or State-issued ID** ** Passport Card** ** Passport Book** ** Permanent Residence Card (Green Card)**PopularKBA + Biometrics + Identification Analysis/Proofing
Identity Analysis (sometimes referred to as ID Proofing) is a process by which a signer of a document affirms their identity through dynamic Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) or Biometrics. | Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) Most states require third-party credential and identity authentication. BlueNotary partners with a solution providing bank-grade KBA and forensic ID analysis. Data Privacy BlueNotary stores no KBA questions or answers KBA Process Signers answer 5 quPopular
How to Add a Signer, Notary, or Observer as a Signer (In-Session)
How to Add a Signer, Notary, or Observer as a Signer (In-Session)Some readersHow to Add/Remove Notaries for Business/Title Account
Business and Title accounts that use their own notaries must connect each individual notary account to the business account. This allows administrators to manage notaries, assign permissions, and keep notarization activity organized under the business. Important: Each notary must have their own individual notary account. If a notary needs to obtain their Digital Certificate and eSeal, submit documents to their Secretary of State (SOS), or complete an Exemplar, these actions must be completFew readersGetting Started with Your Business Account with BlueNotary
Welcome to BlueNotary! Once you've verified your email, you'll be signed in as your organization's Account Admin. As the administrator, you can create notarization sessions, manage your account, and prepare your business for growth. Here's everything you can do with a Free Business account. Create Notarization Sessions  platform, has just achieved the SOC2 Type 1 certification! 🎖️ What does this mean? This certification is a major milestone that demonstrates our commitment to stringent, industry-leading standards for managing customer data. It's a testament to our unwavering dedication to ensuring the security, privacy, and confidentiality of your transactions on our platform. Securing the SFew readersUnderwriters and Title Companies that Approve of BlueNotary
The following major Underwriters, Title Companies and Organizations have **approved **of ** BlueNotary **or ** BlueNotary **is in compliance with their standards. Approved/Standards Met: Alamo Title: A subsidiary of Fidelity (FNF). Commonwealth Land Title: A subsidiary of Fidelity (FNF). Chicago Title: A subsidiary of Fidelity (FNF). First American: First American approves of any vendor included in the [MISMO RON CertifFew readersHow to Notarize a Document On-Demand
Hi - To begin your notarization, is simple. Enter your email address here or on the homepage and click "Start Notarization". Follow our video guide for what comes after clicking "Start Notarization" (or, you can also join via email invitation sent to you) Watch a Full Online Notarization Session Few readersSingle Sign-On (SSO) integration
Supported SSO Methods Our application provides seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) integration to enhance user authentication and streamline access. We support the following SSO methods: PINGID (SAML) Overview PINGID is a robust SSO solution designed for enterprises to ensure secure and easy access to applications. It offers multi-factor authentication and extensive identity management capabilities. Requirements Organization Id: Every organization using PINGID has an id aFew readersFlorida Estate Planning Platform Questions
When notarizing estate planning documents online — such as wills, trusts, codicils, and certain powers of attorney — Florida law requires the online notarization platform to ask the signer additional questions beyond those asked by the notary. Here's what signers can expect from BlueNotary pursuant to [Florida Statute §117.285(5)(a)](https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Few readers