Complete notarial acts via secure video call with a verified notary public — no travel required.
Remote Online Notarisation (RON) allows a notary public to perform notarial acts — such as certifying documents, witnessing signatures or administering oaths — via a secure audio-visual link rather than requiring you to attend in person.
The notary verifies your identity through the video call, witnesses your signature electronically, and applies their digital seal and signature to the document. The resulting notarial certificate carries the same legal weight as a traditional in-person notarisation, and is accepted by courts, embassies and government agencies in many jurisdictions.
Remote notarisation is particularly valuable for clients who are overseas, based in remote areas, or who have time-sensitive documents that cannot wait for an in-person appointment.
Based on Faculty Office guidance and England & Wales law. Understanding eligibility before you book avoids wasted time and unnecessary cost.
Subject to the notary's assessment of your specific matter and the requirements of the receiving jurisdiction.
Under the laws of England & Wales, these require the client's physical presence with the notary and cannot lawfully be performed remotely.
Search for a verified notary on My Legal Hub and book a remote appointment at a time that suits you — including evenings and weekends where available.
Send your documents to the notary in advance via secure upload so they can review and prepare the notarial certificate before your call.
Join a secure video call with the notary. They will verify your identity, witness your signature and complete the notarial act.
Receive your notarised document electronically or by post, together with the notary's official seal, certificate and signature.
Remote notarisation is available to individuals and businesses worldwide, including:
Important note: Not all notarial acts can be performed remotely. Suitability depends on the destination country, the type of document and the specific legal requirement. The notary will assess your matter before confirming whether remote notarisation is appropriate. If in-person attendance is required, we can connect you with a notary near you.
These two terms are frequently confused — but they are separate steps in the authentication chain, and the distinction matters enormously when planning your document.
The notarial act itself — the notary verifying your identity, witnessing your signature and applying their digital seal — performed via secure video call rather than in person. This is what My Legal Hub facilitates. The resulting document has the same legal standing as one notarised in person.
A separate authentication step added after the notarisation, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), which certifies the notary's authority for use in Hague Convention countries. An Apostille confirms the notary's credentials — it does not replace the notarisation itself. e-Apostilles are electronic versions of this certificate.
⚠️ GRO documents cannot receive an e-Apostille. Birth, death, marriage, civil partnership and adoption certificates issued by the General Register Office (GRO) must go through the physical Apostille process — you cannot obtain an e-Apostille for these documents. If your document falls into this category, contact the FCDO Legalisation Office directly or speak to a verified notary through My Legal Hub about the paper Apostille route.
RON acceptance varies significantly by jurisdiction. This overview reflects current (2025–2026) guidance. Always confirm acceptance with the recipient before booking.
The most advanced RON framework globally. ESIGN, UETA and RULONA together define when electronic signatures and notarisations are valid. 2026 guidance clarifies their interactions across state lines. Most US states now permit RON, making US-bound documents an excellent candidate for remote notarisation.
RON is legally valid in England & Wales when conducted by a Faculty Office-regulated notary using secure identity verification tools, document authentication and live audio-visual connection. Subject to document-type restrictions set out above.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines promulgated its Rules on Electronic Notarisation in February 2025, now permitting electronic notarisation of electronic documents through both in-person and remote electronic notarisation.
New South Wales and Victoria allow electronic notarisation including RON. Australia is actively working on national legislation to standardise the process across all states. Check the specific state requirements for the institution receiving your document.
Singapore has started to accept certain forms of electronic notarisation, but RON specifically is not yet commonly accepted. Confirm directly with the receiving institution whether an electronically notarised document will be accepted before proceeding.
All three countries have strict notarisation laws and RON is not widely accepted. Documents destined for these jurisdictions will almost always require traditional in-person notarisation. Verify requirements with the specific authority or institution involved.
Most Latin American countries maintain traditional civil law notarial systems and have been slow to adopt RON. Acceptance varies considerably by country and by the institution receiving the document. Always confirm before booking a remote appointment.
My Legal Hub connects clients from over 190 countries. For jurisdictions not listed here, the notary will advise on acceptance during your initial consultation. The receiving institution or government body in the destination country is always the final authority.
Whether a remotely notarised document will be accepted depends entirely on whether the receiving country, institution or government body recognises electronically notarised documents — not on the notary's country or the platform used. This is the single most important factor to establish before booking.
My Legal Hub connects you with Faculty Office-regulated notaries who will assess your specific matter. However, we strongly recommend confirming acceptance with the recipient organisation, embassy or government authority before proceeding — a notary cannot guarantee that a foreign body will accept a remotely notarised document.
Ask a notary about your document →Tell us about your requirement and we will connect you with a verified notary public who offers remote services. All notaries on our platform are Faculty Office regulated.
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