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IPEN (In-Person Electronic Notarization Guide)

IPEN stands for in-person electronic notarizations, which are notarizations conducted in-person. This means that the signer must be physically present with the Notary at the time of the notarization. However, the documents are presented in a digital format and signed using an electronic signature, while the Notary applies an electronic seal and signature to complete the notarization process.



This whole process can take place on one account.

Supported devices include laptops, computers and Ipads.

Signers will not need to create their own unique login information, as it can all be done from the notary account.

1 Create a Session by Clicking "Invite Signer"



Start a Session by Clicking "Invite Signer"

2 Enter your Signer name and email and select IPEN "In-Person Electronic Notarization"



Invite your Signer(s) and Witness(es)

3 Send Notary "invitation" to their email



Send Invite to Create Session

4 Re-Enter the IPEN Session by clicking "Pre-Tag"



Re-Enter the Session by clicking "Pre-Tag"

5 Click Start User Authentication



Click Start Authentication

6 Select which User you want to Authenticate



Click Start Authentication

7 Double-check to make sure you are authenticating the correct signer



Double Check which User is Authenticating

8 Scroll down and Click Next, after entering Personal Info



Click Next, after entering Personal Info

9 Authenticate through Biometrics or KBA (assuming authentication was not skipped)



Authenticate through Biometrics or KBA as normal

10 Add more Signers or Witnesses and Confirm Authentication as needed



Confirm and Add Signers and Witnesses as Necessary

You must comply with your states rules and regulations regarding IPEN.

Updated on: 21/04/2023

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