Online notary for Pennsylvania
Online notary for Pennsylvania residents
Sign by secure video with a commissioned New Jersey notary from anywhere in Pennsylvania. Most documents work. For real estate, check one thing first, explained below.
Does Pennsylvania accept it?
Pennsylvania gives a notarial act performed in another state the same effect as one performed in the state (57 Pa.C.S. §311). (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)
Pennsylvania notaries have been able to notarize remotely since Act 97 of 2020.
Real estate
For real estate, ask the county recorder of deeds and your title company first.
Commonly notarized online from Pennsylvania
Powers of attorney, affidavits, vehicle paperwork, consent forms 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A New Jersey notary can notarize for you by video while you're in Pennsylvania. The state gives a notarial act performed in another state the same effect as one performed in Pennsylvania (57 Pa.C.S. §311).
Is a New Jersey online notarization the same as a Pennsylvania one?
Pennsylvania law gives an act performed in another state the same effect as one performed in Pennsylvania. The act we perform is a New Jersey act.
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.