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State-specific Notary Selection
In some cases, you WILL NOT need to select a state-specific notary. Most all [remote online notarizations are acceptable across states lines](Read more about RON across state lines.). In the case that you do need it, for every state that we have notaries available, you will be able to select them for your session. **Please note, that this process could take longer than usual for one of our n
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How It Works - Signer View
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Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule for Business & Individuals
Updated June 2, 2022 **Individuals ** Notarization (one stamp) - $25 Platform Fee: $2 Additional stamps - $8 Additional signer - $5 Witness (invite your own) - $0 Witness as a Service, by BlueNotary certified notary - $10 Business Premium Notarization (one stamp) - 7 free sessions; $13 per session thereafter Additional stamps - $0 Additional signer - $5 Witness (invite your o
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FAQ
What Documents Can Be Notarized on BlueNotary?
Most Every Document Is Acceptable A better question is: what documents cannot be notarized on the BlueNotary platform? We can accept most every document with the exception of the following: Any documents that are being submitted to a foreign embassy. Codicils & Testamentary Trusts Form I-9 While many states adhere to similar standards, every state has its own specific requirements for online document notarization. Find your state requirements on the respective Secretary of Sta
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Is the notarized document encrypted/secure?
Every document notarized on the BlueNotary platform is encrypted using X.509 PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) technology for securing digitally signed documents. This ensures each finalized notarized document is tamper-evident. PKI is a system that governs the issuance of digital certificates that protect sensitive data and secure end-to-end communications. Digital certificates provide unique digital identities to users, applications, and devices in an online world. PKI is a critic
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Storage of Audio/Video Session Recordings
All audio/video recordings are securely stored for at least 10 years on an AWS cloud object server. The recording may be downloaded at any time by signer or notary from the Documents or Journal page, respectively. Example:
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How to Unlock Encrypted PDF
Please find the following resources to unlock encrypted files: https://www.ilovepdf.com/unlock_pdf or https://smallpdf.com/unlock-pdf After the PDF is unlocked, we can accept it for upload on the BlueNotary platform.
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Multiple Signers
How does a multiple-signer session work?
When creating the session, click the Add Multiple Signers box. Then add the email address of the secondary signer(s). ____Primary signer must complete their required ID + KBA/Biometrics analysis process FIRST, then the secondary signer(s) will receive an email notice to complete their required ID + KBA/Biometrics analysis process on BlueNotary using each their own respective devices. The secondary signer will receive an email with a link to proceed with identity verif
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ID Proofing, KBA, & Biometrics
Types of Identity Authentication
US Citizens US citizens have 3 options for Identity Authentication Driver's License, Real ID, or State-issued ID Passport Card Passport Book Foreigners Non-US citizens can use this option since KBA is likely not an option for you. For instance, if you have little or no credit history in the USA, KBA will be impossible to generate for you. In this case, we'll be using: Passport Book and a Biometrics scan to prove your identit
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KBA and Identification Analysis/Proofing
Dynamic Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) Most states require a third-party solution for credential and identity authentication. BlueNotary partners with a solution that is able to provide this analysis using KBA and forensic ID analysis on par with bank-grade security processes. Identity analysis (sometimes referred to as ID Proofing) is a process for a signer of a document to affirm their identity through a dynamic knowledge-based authentication (KBA) process. **No data
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