I understand California does not yet allow remote online notarization, but Nevada does. If I am commissioned in both California and Nevada, can I use my Nevada commission to perform remote notarizations when I am located in California? Or do I need to physically be in Nevada to complete remote notarizations authorized by my Nevada commission? — E.G., California
No, you may not use your Nevada Notary commission to perform a remote notarial act when you are located in California. A Nevada Electronic Notary may perform a remote online notarization by means of audio-video communication only if the electronic Notary is physically present in Nevada at the time of performing the electronic notarial act.
Guidelines for remote notarization in other states can be found in the Remote Online Notarization section of the NNA Knowledge Center.
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