Remote Online Notary (RON)
Notarized from anywhere, on your schedule.
Rooted in Western New York, available nationwide — R Crouse Services notarizes your documents securely over live video through Proof, so you never have to leave your kitchen table.
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“Remote online notarization means your document never has to wait for you to find a notary near you — the notary comes to the screen.”
Remote Online Notarization (RON) lets you have a document notarized over live audio-video through Proof, a secure platform that verifies your identity through ID analysis and a short knowledge-based questionnaire before the notary witnesses your signature in real time.
It carries the same legal weight as an in-person notarization in New York, and is recognized across the U.S. under interstate reciprocity provisions — which means one appointment can serve you whether you’re across town or across the country.
Who This Is For
When remote notarization makes sense
If travel is the only obstacle between you and a signed document, RON removes it.
| Real Estate & Loan Documents Powers of attorney, refinance paperwork, and closing documents signed without an in-person visit. | Business Agreements Contracts, corporate resolutions, and partnership agreements notarized on your timeline. | Estate & Legal Documents Affidavits and legal declarations for clients who can’t easily travel to a notary in person. |
| Out-of-State & Remote Clients Anyone outside Western New York who still needs a document notarized by a NY-commissioned notary. | Time-Sensitive Signings Documents with a same-day or next-day deadline where finding a local notary isn’t realistic. | Documents Bound for Apostille Notarized remotely, then routed directly into R Crouse Services’ apostille process for use abroad. |
The Process
From booking to notarized in one sitting
No printing, no driving, no waiting room — just a scheduled window and a stable connection.
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| 1. Book Your Session Choose a time that works on Proof and upload your document ahead of the appointment. | 2. Verify Your Identity Quick ID scan and knowledge-based questions confirm it’s really you, securely. |
| 3. Sign on Camera You sign live on video while the notarization is witnessed and recorded in real time. | 4. Receive Your Document Your notarized, e-sealed document is delivered securely, ready to use immediately. |
Investment
Simple, per-signature pricing
New York State caps the notarial fee for each notarized signature — the rest reflects scheduling and platform convenience.
One Document
Single Signature / Notarial Act
$25 each Signature / Notarial Act
- One document, one signer
- Scheduled within 24–48 hours
- Recording & journal entry included
Multiple Signers/Docs
Closing Package
Custom – Message for availability
- For loan signings & multi-document closings
- Multiple signers in one session
- Quoted after document review
Each additional notarized signature within the same session is billed per NY State’s per-signature notarial fee. Ask about bundled pricing if your closing includes several documents.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Is remote online notarization legally valid?
Yes. A remote online notarization performed by a commissioned RON notary through Proof, a compliant RON platform, carries the same legal weight as an in-person notarization in New York, and is recognized in states that honor RON under full faith and credit provisions.
What do I need for my appointment?
A device with a camera and stable internet connection, a valid government-issued photo ID, and the document to be signed. Identity is verified through credential analysis and a short knowledge-based questionnaire before the session begins.
Can a remotely notarized document later be apostilled?
Often, yes. An apostille certifies the notarization itself, not the method used to perform it, so documents notarized remotely can typically still move through R Crouse Services’ apostille process.
How is my session recorded and stored?
The platform records the audio-video session and maintains an electronic notarial journal, retained for the period required under New York State law.
Skip the trip. Get it notarized today.
Book a remote online notary session and get your document signed, sealed, and delivered — without leaving home. Book Your RON Session