Can I Use a New York Online Notary While Living or Traveling Abroad?

Yes. You do not need to be physically located in New York—or even in the United States—to use a New York Remote Online Notary.

Remote Online Notarization allows you to meet with a New York commissioned notary through a secure live audio-video session. You can complete the required identity verification, electronically sign your document, and receive your completed notarized document online.

This is a convenient option if you are living, working, studying, or traveling abroad and need a document notarized by a New York notary.

What Documents Can Be Notarized Online While Abroad?

Apartment and lease guarantor documents

• Affidavits and sworn statements

• Powers of attorney

• Real estate-related documents

• Business documents

• Immigration-related documents

• Documents involving New York institutions or agencies

• Documents intended for international use

For example, a parent living or traveling abroad may need to sign a guarantor document for a child renting an apartment in New York. A New York Remote Online Notary can make it possible to complete the notarization online without returning to New York.

How Does a New York Online Notary Work When You Are Abroad?

The entire notarization is completed online. You'll need your document, an acceptable form of identification, a device with a camera and microphone, and a reliable internet connection.

After completing the required identity verification, you'll meet with the notary through a live video session. Your document is electronically signed and notarized during the session, and the completed notarized document is provided electronically.

What If My Document Needs an Apostille?

If your notarized document will be used in another country, you may also be required to obtain an apostille or other authentication.

Notarization and apostille are separate processes. Crutch Notary Services provides both New York Remote Online Notary services and apostille services for documents that require additional authentication for international use.

Need a New York Notary While Abroad?

Crutch Notary Services provides secure New York Remote Online Notarization for signers located nationwide and internationally. Complete your notarization online without traveling to New York.

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Related question? Read: Do I Need to Be in New York to Use a New York Remote Online Notary?