What Is a Military Affidavit?
A military affidavit is a sworn written statement used in legal or administrative matters involving a service member. These affidavits are commonly required for:
- Housing and lease termination under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
- Military benefits documentation
- Family law matters (custody, support, deployment notices)
- Powers of attorney
- Court filings
- Deployment verification statements
Because affidavits must be sworn under oath before a notary public, proper notarization is essential for validity.
The Challenge for Active-Duty Service Members
Service members may be:
- Stationed overseas
- On deployment
- Working irregular hours
- Located far from a base legal office
Scheduling an in-person notarization can cause delays—especially when documents are time-sensitive.
How Remote Online Notarization (RON) Works
Remote Online Notarization allows a commissioned U.S. notary public to notarize your affidavit through a secure live video session.
The process typically includes:
- Secure identity verification (government-issued photo ID)
- Credential analysis and fraud prevention checks
- Live audio-video session with the notary
- Electronic signature and notary seal
- Tamper-evident digital certificate applied to the document
Once completed, the notarized affidavit is delivered electronically.
Is a Remote Notarization Legally Valid?
Yes. Remote Online Notarization is authorized in many U.S. states and recognized across state lines under interstate recognition principles.
However:
- The receiving court, agency, or institution must accept electronically notarized documents.
- Some international uses may require an apostille or additional authentication.
If your affidavit will be used overseas, confirm requirements with the receiving authority.
Why Service Members Choose RON
- ✔ No travel to a base legal office
- ✔ Available from anywhere with internet access
- ✔ Secure, identity-verified process
- ✔ Faster turnaround for urgent matters
- ✔ Accessible across time zones
Reliable notarization access—wherever duty takes you.
Important Considerations
Before scheduling your remote online notary session:
- Ensure you have valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
- Confirm the receiving party accepts electronic notarization
- If witnesses are required, verify whether they must be physically present
- If the document is for international use, ask whether apostille is required
Need Assistance?
If you are preparing a military affidavit and are unsure about requirements, our team can explain how the remote notarization process works and what you should confirm before proceeding.
We are honored to support service members and their families with secure, professional Remote Online Notarization services.
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