Can't make it to a notary in person? Remote online notarization (RON) lets you get documents notarized from anywhere using a secure video call. Texas has authorized RON since 2018, and it's a fast, legal option for signers who are out of state, have mobility issues, or simply prefer the convenience of handling paperwork from home.
How Remote Online Notarization Works
RON uses audio-video technology and digital identity verification to complete a legally binding notarization without being in the same room:
- Schedule your session: Call (512) 640-0751 or request an appointment online. We'll confirm which documents you need notarized and whether RON is appropriate for them.
- Identity verification: Before the video session, you'll answer knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions and present a valid government-issued photo ID on camera.
- Live video session: We connect via a secure, recorded video call. You'll review and electronically sign your documents while the notary witnesses and applies a digital notarial seal.
- Digital delivery: Your notarized documents are available immediately as digitally signed PDFs.
The entire process typically takes 15–30 minutes depending on the number of documents.
Is Remote Online Notarization Legal in Texas?
Yes. Texas Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C authorizes online notarizations performed by Texas-commissioned notaries using approved technology platforms. RON documents carry the same legal weight as traditional in-person notarizations.
For a deeper look at the legal framework, read our guide: Remote Online Notarization in Texas: Is It Legal?
What You Can Notarize via RON
- Powers of attorney — financial and medical POAs
- Affidavits and sworn statements
- Real estate documents — many loan closing packages can now be completed via RON or hybrid closings
- Business contracts — operating agreements, vendor contracts, corporate resolutions
- Estate planning documents — wills and trusts (with some limitations under Texas law)
- Immigration and travel documents — consent forms, translated document attestations
What Cannot Be Notarized via RON in Texas
- Self-proved wills (Texas Estates Code requires physical presence of witnesses)
- Documents where the receiving party or jurisdiction does not accept RON
- Situations where the signer cannot pass identity verification
Who Uses Remote Online Notarization?
RON is especially useful for:
- Out-of-state signers — sellers or buyers in a Texas real estate transaction who live elsewhere
- Military personnel — service members deployed overseas or stationed away from family, including those connected to Fort Cavazos
- Seniors and those with mobility limitations — an alternative to arranging transportation to a notary or hospital visit
- Business professionals — executives or partners who need to sign corporate documents but are traveling
- Samsung and tech industry relocations — new hires moving to Taylor for Samsung's facility who need documents notarized before they arrive in Texas
RON vs. In-Person Mobile Notary
Not sure which option is right for you? Here's a quick comparison:
| Remote Online (RON) | In-Person Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anywhere with internet | Taylor, TX & Williamson County |
| ID verification | KBA + video ID check | Physical ID presented in person |
| Document format | Electronic (PDF) | Paper originals |
| Recording | Session recorded (required by law) | Not recorded |
| Best for | Out-of-state, remote, convenience | Loan signings, hospital visits, apostilles |
Schedule a Remote Online Notarization
Call (512) 640-0751 or contact us online to schedule your RON session. We'll confirm whether your documents are eligible for remote notarization and walk you through the process.
Prefer to meet in person? We also offer mobile notary services throughout Taylor, TX and Williamson County. Read more about the differences between a mobile notary and a traditional notary public to decide which option fits your needs.