Requester
Name, organization, phone and email for scheduling, and billing contact so the notary can confirm appointment and fees.
A Notary Public Request Form centralizes the details a notary needs to verify identity, determine notarization authority, and document the session. Using a consistent form reduces mistakes, documents consent, and supports compliance with state notary statutes and remote notarization rules.
The form is completed by the person or organization that needs a document notarized, often a legal, real estate, financial, or medical office.
Providing accurate requester and signer information up front minimizes follow-up, speeds scheduling, and helps the notary choose the correct notarial act and authentication method.
Name, organization, phone and email for scheduling, and billing contact so the notary can confirm appointment and fees.
Full legal name as on government ID, date of birth, and relationship to requester when applicable; exact name matching prevents defects.
Title, number of pages, and purpose (e.g., deed, affidavit, power of attorney); specify if multiple documents need notarization.
Choose In-person notarization (IPEN) or Remote Online Notarization (RON) and note any state or jurisdictional constraints.
List acceptable IDs and whether knowledge-based authentication or credential analysis is required for RON.
Preferred date/time, location or video link, travel instructions, estimated fees, and payment method.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Request Type | Dropdown: In-person | RON |
| Signer Authentication | Email + SMS code for standard; KBA for higher assurance |
| File Upload | PDF preferred; allow DOCX with server-side conversion |
| Notification | Email confirmations and calendar invites enabled |
Confirm platform support for required file formats, signer authentication, and audit logging before launching the online form.
Integrations with calendar, cloud storage, and case management systems reduce manual steps and help maintain a complete notarization record for compliance and audit purposes.
Submit requests at least 3 business days before preferred date.
Audio-video sessions retained typically 5–10 years per state rules.
Request signed documents be returned within 14 days of execution.
Provide disclosure and obtain consent for electronic records when consumer-facing.
Provide W-9 when requested by payer; no fixed filing deadline.
A property manager submits a consolidated request package for multiple leases to the notary service
A medical practice attaches patient consent forms and a HIPAA addendum to each notary request
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |