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RON Approval Documents - Acceptable Submissions
Any of the following are acceptable submissions: Copy/screenshot of email received from your SOS(Secratery or State) about RON approval Photo of physical letter from your SOS about RON approval If your state doesn't offer RON approval documents, please upload your commission letter/email.
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Getting Approved on BlueNotary
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Digital Certificate and eSeal - Sample Output File
In order to download a sample file to send to your SOS,use the Session Simulator feature: https://app.bluenotary.us/pdf_edit/sessions/simulator When you have dropped your seal on the document in simulator, finally hit || Complete button. This will automatically open a new tab with your sample file for download.
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What States Have Approved BlueNotary
Updated August 15, 2022 Approved: Alaska Arizona Colorado Florida Hawaii Idaho Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Nevada New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming Pending: Illinois Indiana Montana Missouri Iowa Wisconsin Michigan
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Contact Info and Sample Document for your SOS
Sample Document Oregon and some other states require a sample document with seal and signature - and company address. How to create your sample document: Use the simulator feature to apply your seal and signature to the sample document there. After you've dropped your seal on the document, click 'complete session' to get the downloadable file that you can send to your SOS. Session Simulator: https://app.bluenotary.us/pdf_edit/sessions/simulator ![](https://storage.crisp.cha
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What's the difference between a "Notary Certificate" and a "Digital Signing Certificate"
A Digital Signing Certificate is automatically embedded into your PDF File when session is completed. Each BlueNotary user has their own unique, identifiable Digital Signing Certificate that is automatically generated for you. A "Notary Certificate" is a written statement, signed and sealed by the notary public, that certifies the facts of a notarial act. For all notarial acts requiring a certificate, a notary must complete a notary certificate. The two most common notarial acts notaries
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How would you describe BlueNotary's Technology?
BlueNotary's software can be described as Industry Standard audio/video Remote Online Notary Technology with PKI encryption. By industry standard, we mean that BlueNotary is 100% MISMO certified. The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization is a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association that serves as the standards development body for the mortgage industry. BlueNotary could not create such a platform
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Audio/Video Quality in Live Session
If the quality of your audio or video deteriorates to a level where you cannot communicate properly, hear or see the sign 100%, then you'll need to terminate the session by clicking "Terminate Session" and start a new session when you have moved to a location with stronger internet connection.
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Live Sessions & Notarization
Script For Live Notarization Calls
The following script was made in reference to standard procedures for online notarization. To reference the specific script for your state please refer to your state laws. We suggest having the scripts for use during your live notarization calls. — Call Initial Welcome & Acknowledgement — Hello, my name is _________. I’m a commissioned remote online notary in the state of ____________. I’m authorized to notarize documents online for use nationwide. Before we proceed do you un
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Notarizing a Document
To begin, click Invite Signer button. Fill in the details and date/time for the notarization. You can also upload the document or a template at this stage. The signer will receive an email with instructions about how to start the proc
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Inviting a Signer
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ID Proofing, KBA, & Biometrics
Choosing when to require the identity Authentication (KBA or Biometrics) flow
Auth Mode Selection We offer 3 options for running Identity Authentication (Knowledge-based authentication or Biometrics + ID analysis) for signers: Pre-Auth Flow - this flow requires the signer to complete KBA/Biometrics + ID before entering the live session meeting. In Session Auth Flow - this flow allows signer to enter the live meeting first. Then, if required, the signer will be able to complete KBA/Biometrics+ID in the live session. Skip Auth Flow - this
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Option to Skip Signer KBA+ID
To Skip Signer KBA+ID, first go to Invite a Signer page. There you'll see an option that looks like this: Selecting this option will bypass the need for the signer to complete KBA questions and submit photo ID. The signer view will remain virtually the same - just without the KBA and ID steps.
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GNW Open Calls
Open Calls
For Pro Hybrid plan users, you will be able to pick up open calls that come in from BlueNotary sourced leads. Open calls are first come, first serve. Open calls will appear automatically on the Dashboard. An email alert will also be sent out.
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Billing Preferences
Notary Fee Schedule
Updated July 22, 2022 What notaries on the BlueNotary platform will get paid: GNW Signings: Initial notarization seal (currently for both invitations and open calls - $25) Additional seals - $4 Additional signer - $0 Witness as a Service - $5 Loan Signings: Closing by Invitation - $125 Closing for BlueNotary Client - $30 **These payout fig
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Invoicing the client outside of BlueNotary
Pro Hybrid users have the ability to invoice their clients directly instead of using the BlueNotary billing structure. On Invite Signer page, simply click the checkbox so that you can send billing invoice separately outside of BlueNotary. We will charge the signer nothing. BlueNotary will charge any fees to you by way of pre-authorization of your credit card before
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Multiple Signers
How does multi-signer session work from Notary View?
If you have a need for a secondary signer, you can easily add them to your session. When creating the session invitation, click the Add Multiple Signers box. Then add the email address of the secondary signer(s). Secondary signer(s) must pass perform required ID + KBA or Biometrics (unless you have chosen to SKIP KBAID) analysis using **_their own separate device and ac
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Loan Signing Agents
LSA Approval Process for Loan Signing Open Calls
Points required for screening in order to get approved to service BlueNotary clients: NNA Signing Agent Certification. NNA Background check. Upload proof of LSA approval letter. Insured and Bonded of $100k. Write a statement outlining your experience and qualifications for RON loan signing. Why should we trust that you will be able to deliver quality professional service for our clients? Please include as many details as possible. ***
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LSA Open Call Guide
General Terms BlueNotary subcontracts with loan signing agents at will to service various contracted lenders, title agencies, and associates. Qualifications Several loan closing types will be serviced: HELOC, refinance, etc. In order to apply for LSA Open Calls, you should be familiar with most common types with at least 100 closings completed. In addition, you'll need experience working with RON (either LS or GNW) at least 50 sessions. For full details of requi
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Witnesses
Adding a Witness
In some sessions, a witness other than the notary is required. To add a witness in session, find the Add Witness button on the left. You will be presented with 3 options: Choose from previously saved witnesses - My Witnesses. Invite a new witness from your own network. Invite a witness from the BlueNotary network (a BN notary). ![](https://storag
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