Are you a notary in Ohio looking for an efficient way to perform your duties? In-person electronic notarization, or IPEN, just might be your answer. Every day, more organizations are taking advantage of digitizing official records.
Currently, Ohio allows electronic notarization (IPEN) and remote online notarization (RON). And, BlueNotary meets the State’s standards for both!
What is In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN)?
In-Person Electronic Notarization is a modern approach to the traditional notary process. It combines benefits of face-to-face interaction with the efficiency of technology.
Simply, it’s traditional notarization gone paperless. Both the notary and signer must be physically present in the same location, so electronic notarization hugely differs from remote online notarization. Know the difference!
Electronic notarization is in-person and notarial act procedures remain the same. Personal appearance is a requirement. So is verifying the identity of the signer and completion of the notarial certificate by affixing the notary’s electronic signature and seal to it.
Unlike RON, electronic notarizations doesn’t require any special training any at this time. Currently, all active Ohio notaries are authorized to perform IPEN.
Ohio also doesn’t have specific legislation to regulate IPENs. This page will be updated as information becomes available.
Who can perform in person electronic notarization?
Only notaries commissioned by the Ohio Secretary of State have authorization to perform In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) in Ohio. These notaries must meet certain requirements to obtain their commission, including being a legal resident in the state, completing training and passing an exam to maintain good standing as a notary public.
Even in a digital environment, the notarization process must remain secure and legally compliant with state laws and regulations. Over the years, IPEN has become a valuable tool in the notaries’ arsenal, enabling them to carry out their duties with improved efficiency and convenience in facilitating secure electronic transactions.
How to choose an electronic notarization provider
The first step is understanding your specific needs and requirements as a notary. Always consider factors like user-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, integration capabilities, and regulatory compliance too.
Don’t shy away from talking with fellow notaries, either. They can share valuable insights! Jump in and connect via BlueNotary’s Facebook group; Four thousand notary members and growing daily!
IPEN is a convenient way to get important documents notarized while keeping up with the times. It reduces time and cost of traditional methods as you already have a digital copy of the document.
On BlueNotary’s secure platform, we have a secure, encrypted network infrastructure. Users can confidently obtain an electronic notarization! We provide a safe online option to sign and store documents.