Can I get a document notarized online in New York?

Yes. A New York notary who has registered as an electronic notary can notarize your document over live video, and you don't have to be in New York.

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Yes, since January 31, 2023

New York's permanent electronic notarization law is Executive Law § 135-c.¹ The NY Department of State (DOS) says that since January 31, 2023 only electronic notarization is permitted for remote acts in New York, replacing the temporary remote ink notarization law.²

Any New York notary may perform an electronic notarial act using audio-video technology, but only after registering that capability with the Secretary of State.¹ An electronic notarization over video satisfies any New York requirement that you "personally appear" before the notary.¹

How a New York online notarization works

1. The notary is in New York; you can be anywhere. The electronic notary must be located in New York "regardless of the location of the document signer."¹
2. Outside the US? One extra rule. The document must be filed with or relate to a US court, government body or other entity under US jurisdiction, or involve US property or a transaction substantially connected with the US.¹ DOS says the notary confirms this verbally during the recorded session.²
3. Live video and audio. The technology must let the notary talk with and identify you live, in real time, over a secure connection.¹
4. Two identity checks. State regulations must require two or more different processes to authenticate a remote signer, though a notary's personal knowledge of you can satisfy this.¹ DOS describes the two usual steps: credential analysis (validating your government ID) and identity proofing (checking your identity against data sources).²
5. Recorded and kept 10 years. The notary keeps the audio-video recording for at least ten years.¹
6. Marked as remote. The certificate must state that you appeared through communication technology.¹

A notary can refuse if they aren't satisfied that you have capacity or are signing knowingly and voluntarily.¹

What it costs in New York

• Electronic notarial act: up to $25.00 per act, and the fee may be charged for each act in a single session.²
• In-person acknowledgment or oath: $2.00.²
• Certificate of authenticity (paper copy of an e-notarized document): a $2.00 notarial act.²

Those caps cover the notary's fee. Consumer platforms set their own all-in price, which you can see in our provider comparison.

Where to get it done

The on-demand services below take walk-in (no-appointment) sessions. Each one's listed price, hours and ID rules come from its own pages:

New York does not certify RON platforms; DOS says notaries must pick platforms that meet the state's minimum standards, and it doesn't recommend any provider.²

Recording a deed or other document

If a document must be filed on paper, a notary can certify a paper copy of the signature page with a certificate of authenticity, and § 135-c says a county clerk or other recording officer "shall accept" that copy for recording if it's otherwise eligible.¹ DOS advises sending specific filing questions to the office where you'll submit the document.²

New York also recognizes online notarizations properly performed by other states' notaries (Real Prop. Law § 299, per Proof).³ We haven't read § 299 ourselves yet.

Before you start

• Ask the receiving party (bank, title company, court) whether they accept remote online notarizations. Proof's help center says the recipient always has the final say.⁴
• Wills and other special documents: § 135-c(4) only allows electronic notarization where the document may legally be signed electronically.¹ Whether a particular document type qualifies in New York is not covered on this page; check with a New York attorney.
• Need a power of attorney? See our power of attorney guide. Compare other states on the state table.