Online notary for California
Online notary for California residents
Sign by secure video with a commissioned New Jersey notary from anywhere in California. Most documents work. For real estate, check one thing first, explained below.
Does California accept it?
California gives a notarial act performed in another state the same legal effect (Gov't Code §8232.1, added by SB 696 in 2023), and its 2025 rules regulate companies that arrange out-of-state online notarizations for Californians. (source) New Jersey law treats an online notarization by a New Jersey notary as performed in New Jersey, wherever the signer is. (N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10)
California notaries can't notarize online yet; the state's own system is due by January 1, 2030 at the latest. Out-of-state online notarization is how Californians sign remotely today.
Real estate
For a deed, check with the county recorder and title company before you sign.
Commonly notarized online from California
Powers of attorney, affidavits, vehicle and DMV forms, estate and business documents. Wills and some court filings have their own rules; ask before you book.
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General information checked November 2026, not legal advice. Whoever receives your document decides what it accepts, so check with them first, especially for real estate.
Questions
Can I get a document notarized online from California?
Yes. A New Jersey notary can notarize for you by video while you're in California. California gives a notarial act performed in another state the same legal effect (Gov't Code §8232.1, added by SB 696 in 2023), and its 2025 rules regulate companies that arrange out-of-state online notarizations for Californians.
Can a California resident use an online notary?
Yes, through a notary commissioned in a state that allows it, such as New Jersey. California gives an act performed in another state the same legal effect.
What do I need for the call?
A computer or phone with a camera, a current government photo ID, and the document as a PDF.