Who this is for
People who can use a secure online process and have a document that may be eligible for remote online notarization.
Service
Remote Online Notarization
Waypoint offers remote online notarization using the Proof platform as an alternative to an in-person appointment.
Scheduling considerations
Remote online notarization is performed by a commissioned Ohio online notary physically located in Ohio at the time of the notarial act, using the Proof platform; the signer may be elsewhere where legally permitted.
Pricing explanation
The quote confirms notarial act fees, any platform-related requirements, and the total before you commit.
What Waypoint does
- Review the request and confirm whether the document and signer situation fit remote online notarization.
- Tell you what to prepare and, once confirmed, send you a secure Proof session link for the appointment.
- Offer an in-person path when the request is not a good online fit.
What Waypoint does not do
- Promise every document can be notarized online.
- Collect or store ID images through the public request form, email, or any channel outside the Proof platform.
- Verify signer identity outside the Proof platform.
What to prepare
- A reliable internet connection and camera-enabled device.
- Acceptable ID, presented directly within the Proof session -- never sent to Waypoint beforehand.
- The document category and any receiving-party requirements.
Credentials & equipment
- RON sessions run on the Proof platform, with the notary specifically authorized by the Ohio Secretary of State to perform remote online notarization.
- Two-way live audio-video and identity/credential verification by a qualified third party occur within the Proof session itself.
Our team reviews every request
A real Waypoint team member checks the details before quoting timing or price.
Clear total before you commit
Notarial act fees and the Travel Fee are explained together before the appointment is reserved.
Mobile appointments where people actually are
Homes, hospitals, offices, care facilities, and closing locations are supported when the request fits.
No legal advice or document drafting
Waypoint can handle notarial service logistics, but cannot tell you which document or certificate to use.
Pricing
Simple quote language, no misleading universal price
Statutory Notarial Fees
Fees tied to notarial acts are separate and explained as part of your quote.
Travel Fee
Travel, timing, location, and reserved appointment needs may affect this fee.
Total
You receive the total before committing to the appointment.
FAQs
Remote online notarization questions
Is online notarization always available?
Waypoint offers remote online notarization, but availability for a specific request depends on signer identity readiness, document fit, and receiving-party acceptance.
Should I email or upload my ID to Waypoint?
No. Do not email or upload ID to Waypoint. After your request is reviewed, Waypoint sends you a secure Proof link, and identity verification happens directly within that Proof session.
Can I use RON if I am out of state?
Often yes -- Ohio law requires the notary to be physically located in Ohio at the time of the session, while the signer may be located elsewhere where legally permitted. Confirm your specific situation when requesting service.
Do I need any special software or equipment?
A webcam-enabled device, a stable internet connection, and valid photo ID are the standard requirements for a Proof session.
Is a RON notarization legally the same as an in-person one?
Yes, under Ohio law, when performed on an authorized platform by a notary specifically authorized for remote online notarization.
What if my document needs to be physically mailed or recorded afterward?
RON produces a tamper-evident electronic document and certificate. Recording requirements vary by document and county, so confirm with the receiving party before the session if recording is needed.
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Tell Waypoint what you need
The request flow asks for the practical details needed to confirm fit, quote, and timing.