What’s needed to perform an e-notarization:

• Computer/laptop
• Webcam
• High speed internet
• Scanner or scanner app (iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/genius-scan-pdf-scanner/id377672876?mt=8  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegrizzlylabs.geniusscan&hl=en)
• Skype ID (obtain a FREE Skype account atwww.Skype.com)
• GMAIL account (obtain a FREE GMAIL account atgoogle.com/mail/signup)
• Valid identification    

E-Notarization process:

• Fill out e-notarization request form
• Upload document(s) for review to shared drive –DO NOT SIGN
• Upload copy of valid identification to shared drive
• Attend Skype conference at scheduled appointment time
• Sign document(s) during Skype conference and re-upload to shared drive
• Document(s) is notarized electronically in accordance with Virginia law VOC § 47.1-2
• Document(s) will be available for print and download on the shared drive for 5 business days
• E-notarizations are billed through PayPal, with payment due before documents are released.

Please be advised that audio-video conference will be recorded in compliance with Virginia law VOC § 47.1-2. The electronic record of an electronic notarial act must be maintained for a period of at least five years from the date the notarial act was performed.  You will also be asked to show original identification via webcam for documentation purposes.