To do online notarizations, you’ll need a traditional notarial commission from your state first. If you don’t have one already, check your Secretary of State website for instructions on getting started. You’ll need to upload a copy of this commission to your account on our platform.
Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance protects you financially if you are sued for unintentional mistakes or if a false claim is filed against you. To make sure you’re protected, you’ll need to upload a copy of your policy worth at least $25,000 to your account. Policies can be purchased for as little as $15-30 a year. One option for your coverage is the NNA, though we accept other providers too.
A digital certificate, also known as a digital signature, is used to seal the documents you’ve notarized. This digital certificate ensures the document is tamper-evident. We partner with IdenTrust for digital certificates. For instructions on getting your certificate, follow this link here.
Choose between our Notary Basic Plan and our Notary Professional Plan. We provide your journal, seal, and signature, along with all the technology and tools needed to start performing notarizations. See our Pricing for details on each of our plans.
You’ll need to obtain authorization with the Colorado Secretary of State to officially start notarizing online. Follow this link to access the electronic application.
If you’re asked for a description of the technology used by our platform, you can copy this:
Electronic Technology Description:
Online Notary Center can confirm that an electronic document presented for the performance of an electronic notarial act is the same electronic document on which the electronic notarial act was performed. The system also enables an electronic notary public to affix the wording of a notarial certificate and seal the document to prevent tampering using a digital certificate. The electronic notary and the signer can affix their electronic signatures and relevant tools like notary seals and custom text.
Remote Technology Description:
Online Notary Center provides uninterrupted, continuous, high-quality audio-video communication between an electronic notary public and a principal. The audio-video stream has a secure communication link that ensures only the parties to an electronic notarial act and authorized persons are part of the communication. All communication is recorded and stored for 10 years. Online Notary Center also provides a password-protected electronic journal that records all electronic notarial acts completed on the platform.
For further details on rules and fees, please check the Colorado Secretary of State website.