Mobile or online notarization: which appointment fits?
Understand the practical difference before choosing your appointment type.
In short
- Mobile: Liz comes to the agreed location.
- Online: identity checks happen through a compliant platform.
- Your document must meet transaction and recipient requirements.
When does a mobile visit make sense?
A mobile appointment brings the notary to an agreed location. It can be useful when travel is inconvenient, several people need to be present or you prefer an in-person signing.
How does online notarization work?
A remote online notarization uses a compliant platform with identity verification, two-way audio and video, and required recordkeeping. It is not simply an ordinary video call.
Can you sign from another state?
The Texas Secretary of State says “the notary must be physically located within the boundaries of Texas at the time of notarization”. The signer may be elsewhere, subject to Texas requirements and document eligibility. Texas excludes wills, codicils and testamentary trusts from remote online notarization.
How do you choose your appointment?
Call, text or email Liz, and she will confirm whether mobile or online service is appropriate before the appointment.