Secure Notarization in Minutes.
Our digital workflow ensures your estate planning and legal documents are executed and verified with a commissioned North Carolina electronic notary. Complete your notarization without leaving home.
- ✓ NC Commissioned Electronic Notary
- ✓ Secure Identity Verification
- ✓ Encrypted Sessions
- ✓ Digital Document Delivery
Common REN Eligibility Guidelines
Documents are reviewed before scheduling to determine eligibility, witness requirements, execution requirements, and whether the documents may be completed through Remote Electronic Notarization (REN) or In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN).
| Document Type | REN | IPEN |
|---|---|---|
| NC Vehicle Title Transfer | ❌ | ✅ |
| Financial (Durable) Power of Attorney | ✅ | ✅ |
| Health Care Power of Attorney | ✅ | ✅ |
| Living Will / Advance Directive | ✅ | ✅ |
| Certification of Trust | ✅ | ✅ |
| Revocable Living Trust | ❌ | ✅ |
| Irrevocable Trust | ❌ | ✅ |
| Trust Amendment | ❌ | ✅ |
| Codicil | ❌ | ✅ |
| Self-Proved Will | ❌ | ✅ |
Which Notarization Method Is Right For You?
North Carolina now authorizes secure, legal electronic notarization methods. Whether you need a remote session from home or an in-person meeting, these modern standards ensure your documents are legally verified and protected.
Remote Electronic Notarization
What Is It?
A fully remote, legally binding way to notarize documents online using secure identity verification and audio-video technology.
Best For
Clients located anywhere in North Carolina who require a contactless, secure notarization from home.
Requirements
- ✓ Identity Verification
- ✓ Credential Analysis
- ✓ Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA)
- ✓ Audio-Video Session
- ✓ Electronic Signatures
IPEN Required
In-Person Electronic Notarization
What Is It?
An in-person meeting where you sign electronic documents digitally, providing the same legal weight as traditional paper notarization.
Best For
Clients who prefer to appear before the Electronic Notary in person for their digital document signing.
Requirements
- ✓ Government ID Presented In Person
- ✓ Electronic Signatures
- ✓ Electronic Notarization
- ✕ No Credential Analysis
- ✕ No KBA Questions
- ✕ No Audio-Video Session
Document Preparation & Upload Guide
To ensure a smooth notarization experience, please prepare your documents according to the following guidelines.
PDF Documents
Preferred format as it preserves original page order, formatting, and signatures while ensuring document readability and accuracy.
Scanned Documents
High-quality digital scans of physical originals are accepted when native PDF files are unavailable for your session.
Smartphone Photos
Clear photos accepted if captured in good lighting with the entire document page visible, readable, and free of glare.
Document Packages
For complex transactions, please compile all related documents, forms, and supporting paperwork into a single cohesive set.
Specialized Package Requirements
| Package Type | Submission Checklist |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | Full Trust package, Financial PoA, Health Care PoA, and Living Will. |
| Vehicle Titles | Front and back of title, Odometer disclosure, and related DMV forms. |
Why PDFs Are Preferred
We prefer that you upload documents in PDF format whenever possible.
- ✓ Pages remain in order
- ✓ Documents are easier to review
- ✓ Signature locations are easier to identify
- ✓ Witness requirements can be reviewed efficiently
- ✓ Better readability and accuracy
Note: Depending on your specific needs, you may select a Remote Appointment or an In-Person Appointment.
How Will I Receive My Completed Documents?
After your notarization appointment is completed, your documents can be delivered using one or more secure delivery methods, depending on your transaction requirements.
Standard Delivery
Included with every appointment. Completed notarized documents are delivered electronically using our standard secure transfer process immediately following the session.
- Electronic document delivery
- Appointment completion confirmation
- Clear instructions for access
SecureLink™ Upgrades
For clients seeking enhanced long-term management, emergency preparedness, or hospital/family access, we offer optional SecureLink™ solutions.
- Secure Delivery Links: Protected online retrieval.
- QR Access Cards: Quick emergency/family access.
- SecureLink Vault™: Long-term organization & storage.
SecureLink™ options are entirely optional and are not required to complete your notarization appointment.
Secure Delivery & Access Options
Every appointment includes standard document delivery. For clients seeking enhanced organization, emergency preparedness, or long-term management, we offer optional SecureLink™ delivery and retrieval solutions.
*These are optional enhancements and are not required to complete your notarization.
