Notarized online, by document
How to get a lease notarized online
Most residential leases are valid without a notary. People still ask for one when a guarantor signs, when a landlord is out of state, when a lease is going to be recorded, or simply because the other side wants it. A video session lets every party sign from where they are.
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Who signs, and which notarial act
Whoever the lease asks to sign: the landlord (or the person signing for the landlord's company), each tenant, and any guarantor. Three people in three places can join one session.
An acknowledgment for each signer. If a guarantor's page is written as a sworn statement, the notary gives that signer an oath.
Ask the recipient first
Only the person or office receiving the lease can say whether an electronic notarization works for them. Ask:
- Does the other party, or the lender or management company behind it, actually want the lease notarized?
- If the lease or a memorandum of lease will be recorded with a county: what does the recording office require? (Recording rules are on our real estate page.)
- Is a guarantor signing a separate guaranty, and does it need its own notary certificate?
- Will everyone accept an electronic original, or does someone need paper with ink?
Signing for a company. If the landlord is an LLC, the person signing should sign with their title ("Member" or "Manager" of the LLC). The notary identifies the person; their authority comes from the company's own records.
Doing it online, step by step
- Agree on the final version. Every page, every addendum and the rent figures filled in, as one PDF.
- Book for the number of signers. Pick the number in the booking form; each signer joins from their own device.
- Identity checks. Each signer completes the ID check before joining.
- Sign on video. Each signs on screen, and the notary completes a certificate for each.
- Share the file. Everyone downloads the same notarized PDF.
Mistakes that stop the session
Addenda left out. Rules, pet or parking addenda added after the session aren't covered by the notarization. Put them in the PDF first.
One tenant signing for another. Each person named signs for themselves. A roommate can't sign for a roommate.
Expecting a notary to check the terms. The notary doesn't review rent, deposit or notice terms. Questions about them are for a lawyer or your local tenant or landlord resources.
Recording without checking. If you plan to record it, ask the county what format it needs before the session.
What it costs
$40 for the session, plus $10 for each extra signer. Any other fee shows in the booking form before you confirm. For the usual 3 signers on a lease, that is $60 for the session. If a witness is needed, a video witness can be added in the booking form at $40 each.
Open 7 am to 9 pm ET, every day, by appointment. Have a current photo ID, a device with a camera, and the unsigned PDF.
Signing from outside the U.S.? New Jersey allows it only when the document is for a U.S. court, agency or other U.S. entity, involves property in the U.S., or relates to a transaction substantially connected with the U.S., and signing isn't prohibited where you are (N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10). Check your document.
Related
- Lease agreement notarization
- Sublease and roommate agreements
- Notary for landlords and property managers
- Landlord rules by state
- Every document we cover online
Other documents notarized online
- Bill of sale
- Child travel consent letter
- Promissory note
- Gift letter
- Name change affidavit
- Residency affidavit
- Affidavit of identity
- Certification of trust
General information, not legal advice. We are not lawyers: we notarize, and we don't draft or explain documents. Whoever receives your document decides what it accepts, and we can't guarantee that any office or company will accept it. Updated November 8, 2026.
FAQ
Lease: common questions
Does a lease have to be notarized in New Jersey?
A notary isn't usually what makes a residential lease valid. Ask whoever is asking for the notarization why they want it, and an attorney if the question matters.
Can the landlord and tenant sign from different states?
Yes. Each joins from their own device, anywhere in the U.S.
Can a guarantor sign in the same session?
Yes. Count the guarantor as one more signer when you book.
Can you tell me if my lease is fair?
No. We notarize; we don't review or explain documents.
What if the property manager wants paper?
Then ask whether a printed copy of the electronic original is enough. If not, remote ink-signed or in-person notarization is the route.