state,status,badge,notes,source
Alabama,Limited,Heads‑up,Remote notarization of acknowledgments permitted with conditions. Confirm specifics and recipient acceptance.,https://www.sos.alabama.gov/administrative-services/notaries-public
Alaska,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Arizona,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON permitted; identity proofing required.,https://azsos.gov/business/notary
Arkansas,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
California,Limited/Planned,Heads‑up,RON enabling law (SB 696) enacted; CA notaries can perform RON once SOS systems go live. Verify recipient acceptance for out‑of‑state RON.,https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/customer-alerts
Colorado,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Connecticut,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Public Act 23‑28 authorizes remote notarial acts (effective Oct 1, 2023).",https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Business-Services/Notary/Notary-Public-Licensing
Delaware,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
District of Columbia,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON authorized; verify platform rules.,https://os.dc.gov/page/notary-public
Florida,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON authorized since 2020; application and training required.,https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/other-services/notaries/remote-online-notary-public/
Georgia,Limited,Heads‑up,Rules permit certain remote notarizations/e‑signatures in defined contexts; confirm platform and document acceptance.,https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/560-1-1-.14
Hawaii,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Idaho,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Illinois,Allowed (Permanent),OK,Permanent RON effective 2024; confirm approved platforms.,https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/notary/home.html
Indiana,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Iowa,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Kansas,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Kentucky,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Louisiana,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Maine,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Maryland,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Massachusetts,Allowed (Permanent),OK,Permanent RON enacted; verify provider requirements.,https://www.sec.state.ma.us/rod/rodnotary.htm
Michigan,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Minnesota,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Mississippi,Check Details,Heads‑up,E‑notary program live; RON measures evolving—check SOS for current status and implementation details.,https://www.sos.ms.gov/e-notary-registration
Missouri,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Montana,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Nebraska,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Nevada,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON permitted; providers must be approved.,https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/businesses/notary
New Hampshire,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
New Jersey,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
New Mexico,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
New York,Allowed (Permanent),OK,Permanent RON; check approved platform lists.,https://dos.ny.gov/notary-public
North Carolina,Allowed (Permanent),OK,Remote electronic notarization authorized; see SOS for platform approval and procedures.,https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/notary
North Dakota,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Ohio,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Oklahoma,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Oregon,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON permitted; retention rules and platform approvals apply.,https://sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/notary.aspx
Pennsylvania,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON authorized; DOS maintains approved technology standards.,https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/resources/notaries-resources-and-information/electronic-or-remote-notarization.html
Rhode Island,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
South Carolina,Not Authorized (In‑State),No,Electronic notarization (IPEN) allowed; in‑state RON for SC‑commissioned notaries is not authorized. Some recipients may accept out‑of‑state RON—confirm first.,https://sos.sc.gov/news/2022-11/registration-now-open-electronic-notaries-public
South Dakota,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Tennessee,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON authorized; e‑journal and audiovisual recording retention required.,https://sos.tn.gov/
Texas,Allowed (Permanent),OK,Mature RON program; follow recording/e‑journal rules.,https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/notary-public.shtml
Utah,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Vermont,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Virginia,Allowed (Permanent),OK,Early RON adopter; standard ID proofing and recording.,https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/official-documents/notary-commissions/
Washington,Allowed (Permanent),OK,RON permitted; see SOS notary page.,https://www.sos.wa.gov/notaries
West Virginia,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Wisconsin,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization
Wyoming,Allowed (Permanent),OK,"Permanent RON authorized; verify platform approvals, ID proofing, recording, and e‑journal requirements.",https://www.nass.org/initiatives/remote-electronic-notarization