What is an electronic notarization
(e-notarization)?

Electronic notarization is a process whereby a notary affixes an electronic notary signature and seal information to an electronic document (such as a PDF or Word document). Once affixed to the electronic document, the document is rendered tamper evident such that unauthorized attempts to alter the document will be evident to relying parties. The Electronic Notary also must keep an electronic register of each act performed. 

What is remote notarization?

With remote notarization, a signer personally appears before the Notary at the time of the notarization using audio-visual technology over the internet instead of being physically present in the same room. Remote online notarization (RON) is also called webcam notarization, online notarization or virtual notarization.

What is an electronic signature?

Most persons use some type of electronic signature every day. For example, clicking a “Submit” button to purchase a product online, we are signing electronically. Electronic signature is a symbol or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document. Digital signatures involve public and private key encryption that is used to secure an electronic document or electronic message from unauthorized tampering.

Is remote notarization the same as electronic notarization?

Many people confuse electronic notarization with remote notarization, believing they are the same. THEY ARE NOT!
Electronic notarization, or eNotarization, involves documents that are notarized in electronic form, and the Notary and document signer sign with an electronic signature. But all other elements of a traditional, paper notarization apply to electronic notarization, including the requirement for the signer to PHYSICALLY APPEAR before the Notary.
The confusion arises from the fact that remote/webcam notarizations typically involve digital documents that are signed and notarized electronically. HOWEVER they go a step further in that the transaction is conducted ONLINE rather than in person.

How well is my personal information protected?

Sound Signings, LLC takes your security and privacy seriously!
The contracted online platform utilizes highly secure software systems where the data is transmitted and stored using industry-best data security practices. All user communications are encrypted and all data at rest (i.e. documents) is protected using industry-specified encryption protocols such as AES-256. All application accesses are also tracked using an audit trail.
The security policies and systems are audited and tested on a regular basis. These include audits of internal security procedures and protocols, and also comprehensive penetration testing of the software and hardware environments to provide risk assessments of the applications and associated data.