NOTARY · APOSTILLE · SIGNING

Online Notary (Remote Online Notarization)

Notarize by live video with a Maryland-authorized remote online notary

Quick Answer

Remote online notarization lets you complete a notarial act over live audio-video without travelling to an appointment. Ronit Lytvak performs every session from Maryland as a Maryland-commissioned notary public and Maryland-authorized Remote Online Notary, and Maryland law in section 18-214 of the State Government Article expressly permits this kind of session when its safeguards are followed.

Before any signing, your identity is confirmed through remote presentation of your identification, credential analysis of that identification, and identity proofing, as section 18-214(a)(1) requires. The session is recorded and the recording is retained for ten years under section 18-214(j)(3), and the finished record carries an electronic signature, electronic seal and an entry in the electronic journal.

What Is Included

Live audio-video session with the notary located in Maryland
Identity proofing: remote ID presentation, credential analysis and identity proofing
Session recorded and retained for ten years
Electronic seal, electronic signature and electronic journal entry
You may join from outside Maryland when Maryland law allows

At a Glance

Monday–Sunday · 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Serving Maryland
English · Russian · Hebrew · Spanish
No surprises: every appointment is quoted in writing and agreed before any service begins.

☎ (202) 899-0067

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an online notarization legally valid in Maryland?

Yes. Section 18-214 authorizes a Maryland notary to perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual using communication technology. The act follows the same standards as an in-person notarization, with added identity and recording safeguards.

Can I join the session from another state or another country?

Often, yes. The notary performs the session from Maryland, and a signer may be located elsewhere when Maryland law allows it, including certain records connected with a United States court, agency, property or transaction. Call (202) 899-0067 before booking so we can confirm your document and location qualify.

Will the bank or office accept my remotely notarized document?

That decision belongs to the receiving institution. Under section 18-214(n)(1), Maryland law does not compel anyone to accept a remotely notarized record, so check the recipient requirements first and we will help you choose the right format.