How to Become an Online Notary in Rhode Island

These are the general steps to get approved for RON in each state:

Meeting Rhode Island’s state’s qualifications to become a traditional Notary.
Applying or registering with Rhode Island to perform virtual notarizations.
Pay any Rhode Island state application fees.
Completing any RON-specific testing or training courses required by Rhode Island.
Obtain remote online Notary tools and technology like an eSeal and digital certificate.
Most states require you obtain a state-approved RON vendor and register this with your state.
Having a surety bond to cover remote online notarizations.

Once you’re authorized to perform RON in Rhode Island and approved and familiar with your platform, you can start performing Remote Online Notarizations. Be sure to stay up to date as Online Notarization laws are changing quickly!

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What are the requirements to become a Notary in Rhode Island?

In order to become a Notary in Rhode Island, you must meet the following requirements:

Be at least 18 years old.
Be a member of the Rhode Island State Bar or have an endorsement from an appropriate city official or town clerk confirming your status as a Rhode Island registered voter.

How to Become a Traditional Notary in Rhode Island (Get your Notary Commission)

To become a Notary Public in Rhode Island you need to complete the following:

Be a member of the Rhode Island State Bar.
If not a member of the Rhode Island Bar, you will need an endorsement from an appropriate city official or town clerk confirming your status as a Rhode Island registered voter.
Pass the Notary Knowledge Assessment on the Secretary of State’s website.
Complete your Rhode Island Notary application. Get your signature on the form notarized.
Submit your application and $80 fee to the Department of State.
Take your oath of office. Submit it to the commissioning agency.
Obtain you official Notary stamp and be sure the name matches your commission.

Once you have your bond, seal, journal and commission you are ready to start performing notarial acts as a commissioned notary in Rhode Island.

For any confusion in the process, we recommend joining the BlueNotary Mastermind Facebook Group full of notaries from each state who have been through the exact state processes and can help guide you along the way.

Updated on: 24/07/2024