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Understanding RON Legal Landscape

Whether you're a notary public looking to expand your services or someone seeking to understand the legality of remote notarizations in your state, our detailed guides and articles will keep you updated and informed. Explore the evolving landscape of remote notarization and ensure you're operating within the legal frameworks of your state.

Legal Status

Current authorization status for RON in each state

Regulations

Specific laws, requirements, and compliance guidelines

Updates

Latest changes and upcoming legislation

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This hub helps you confirm whether RON is authorized in a state. After that, most visitors need one of three next steps: how to qualify, deeper legal context, or a practical platform comparison.

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Alabama

Limited (Remote ink acknowledgments only; standard RON platforms not permitted)
Since: 2021-07-01
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Alaska

Legal
Since: 2020
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Arizona

Legal
Since: 2020 (see statute)
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Arkansas

Legal
Since: 2021-04-26
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California

Not yet (Authorized/pending implementation)
Since: —
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Colorado

Legal
Since: 2020
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Connecticut

Legal
Since: 2023
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Delaware

Legal
Since: 2021
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Florida

Legal
Since: 2020-01-01
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Georgia

Not allowed (No RON under GA law)
Since: —
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Hawaii

Legal
Since: 2020-01-01
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Idaho

Legal
Since: 2020-01-01
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Illinois

Legal
Since: 2024-01-01
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Indiana

Legal
Since: 2019-07-01
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Iowa

Legal
Since: 2020-07-01
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Kansas

Legal
Since: 2021-01-01
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Kentucky

Legal
Since: 2020-01-01
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Louisiana

Legal
Since: 2020-08-01
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Maine

Legal
Since: 2020
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Maryland

Legal
Since: 2020
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Massachusetts

Legal
Since: 2024-01-01
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Michigan

Legal
Since: 2020
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Minnesota

Legal
Since: 2019
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Mississippi

Legal (per 2021 law; confirm current SOS guidance)
Since: 2021-07-01
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Missouri

Legal
Since: 2020-07-01
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Montana

Legal
Since: 2019-10-01
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Nebraska

Legal
Since: 2020-07-01
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Nevada

Legal
Since: 2018-07-01
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New Hampshire

Legal
Since: 2022-02-06
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New Jersey

Legal
Since: 2021-10-22
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New Mexico

Legal
Since: 2021-01-01
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New York

Legal
Since: 2023-01-25
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North Carolina

Legal
Since: 2023-07-01
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North Dakota

Legal
Since: 2019-08-01
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Ohio

Legal
Since: 2020 (amended 2023–25)
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Oklahoma

Legal
Since: 2020-01-01
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Oregon

Legal
Since: 2020
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Pennsylvania

Legal
Since: 2020 (Act 97 of 2020)
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Rhode Island

Legal
Since: 2022
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South Carolina

Not allowed (Electronic notarization requires physical presence)
Since: 2021-05-18
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South Dakota

Legal
Since: 2023-07-01
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Tennessee

Legal
Since: 2019
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Texas

Legal
Since: 2018-07-01
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Utah

Legal
Since: 2019-10-01
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Vermont

Legal
Since: 2020-07-01
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Virginia

Legal
Since: 2012-07-01
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Washington

Legal
Since: 2020-10-01
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West Virginia

Legal
Since: 2020-06-17
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Wisconsin

Legal
Since: 2020
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Wyoming

Legal
Since: 2021
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