Each US state writes its own Remote Online Notarization statute. We've read all of them so you don't have to. Pick a state below for the full compliance abstract.
Abstracts are compliance summaries, not legal advice. Always cross-reference the source statute before producing legal instruments.
View the full 50-state + DC matrixEffective 2020-01-01
Effective 2018-07-01
Effective 2023-01-25
Effective 2024-01-01
Effective 2012-07-01
Effective 2020-06-30
Side-by-side requirements for the key RON compliance gates.
| Gate | FL | TX | NY | CA | VA | AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| audio video | 720p / 16kHz / ≥ 30s | 720p / clear audio | Continuous, recorded | Real-time, recorded, encrypted | Real-time, recorded | Real-time, recorded |
| kba | 5 questions, ≥4 correct, ≤2 attempts | 5 questions, ≥4 correct | - | Federal/state public-record-sourced questions | Required if not personally known | Required (identity proofing) |
| id check | Credential analysis required | Required for unknown principals | Required if not personally known | Required | KBA + credential analysis OR personal knowledge | Required for remote signers |
| retention | 10 years (S3 Object Lock) | 5 years | 10 years | Minimum 5 years (CA SOS proposed rule) | 5 years | 5 years |
| journal | F.S. §117.245 - 10-year retention | Required, 10-year retention | Required, 10-year retention | Required, signature + thumbprint capture | Required | Required |
| witnesses | 2 witnesses, 1 supervisory | - | - | - | - | - |
| thumbprint | - | - | - | Required for real-property + power-of-attorney | - | - |
| principal location | GPS at signature | - | Must be in US or US territory | - | - | - |
| tamper evident | - | Required on completed cert | - | - | Required on certificate | - |
| identity proofing | - | - | Multi-factor: KBA + credential analysis OR personal knowledge | - | - | KBA + credential analysis |