If you’re in California and wondering, “Can I get a document notarized online?” — the answer might surprise you.
While California notaries themselves are not yet authorized to perform remote online notarizations (RON), California residents can still use a commissioned online notary from another state — such as Florida — to legally notarize documents remotely.
Let’s break it down.
✅ Is Online Notarization Legal in California?
Yes — but with a key detail:
California has not yet passed legislation allowing California-based notaries to perform RON. However, California law does recognize notarizations done in other states as long as they are performed legally in the commissioning state.
That means if a Florida notary performs your notarization remotely — following Florida’s RON laws — your California-based document is 100% valid and legally binding.
✅ Who Can Notarize My Document Remotely?
At Meet Notary Online, our notaries are commissioned in Florida, a state that authorizes Remote Online Notarization. This means:
- You can be physically located in California
- Your notary will be in Florida
- The notarization is conducted via secure video call
- The notarized document is valid for use in California and nationwide
🔒 Is It Safe and Secure?
Yes — online notarization is conducted using bank-grade encryption, identity verification, and a recorded video session. We use the trusted platform BlueNotary, which ensures compliance with all legal and technical standards.
📝 What Types of Documents Can Be Notarized Remotely?
California residents can use remote online notarization for many document types, including:
- Power of Attorney
- Parental consent forms
- Real estate documents (if allowed by your title company)
- Affidavits
- School or employment forms
- USPS Form PS 1583
- And more
If you’re not sure whether your document is eligible, just contact us.
📲 What Do I Need to Get Started?
To complete your remote notarization from California, you’ll need:
- A valid photo ID (driver license or passport)
- Your document in digital format (PDF or image)
- A device with a camera and microphone
- A quiet, private space with internet access
That’s it. The process takes 10–15 minutes — no driving, no waiting.
💻 Ready to Notarize Your California Document Online?
At Meet Notary Online, we’ve helped thousands of clients in California and all 50 states notarize documents online with speed and confidence.
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Final Thoughts
Even though California notaries can’t yet perform remote notarizations, you can still enjoy the speed and convenience of RON by working with a qualified online notary from another state like Florida.
You don’t have to leave your home or wait in line — notarize your California documents online today!
