If you’re in France and need to sign documents for a U.S. real estate transaction, you may not need to visit a U.S. embassy, consulate, or local notary. In many cases, you can complete your notarization online with a U.S. remote online notary from the comfort of your home or office.
How Remote Online Notarization Works
Remote Online Notarization (RON) allows a commissioned U.S. notary public to notarize your documents over a secure live video session. During the appointment, the notary verifies your identity, witnesses your electronic signature, and applies a secure electronic notarial seal.
The notarization is legally performed in the U.S. state where the notary is commissioned—not in the country where you are physically located. This makes remote online notarization a practical solution for many international signers, including U.S. citizens, expatriates, and foreign nationals involved in U.S. transactions.
Common Real Estate Documents You Can Sign from France
An online notary can often notarize documents such as:
- Powers of Attorney
- Deeds
- Closing affidavits
- Loan documents
- Seller’s documents
- Buyer disclosures
- Mortgage-related documents
- Title and escrow documents
Whether you’re purchasing a vacation home, selling an investment property, refinancing a mortgage, or handling an estate, a remote online notary can often help keep your transaction moving without international travel.
Is It Legal?
Yes. Remote Online Notarization is authorized under the laws of many U.S. states, and documents notarized by a properly commissioned remote online notary are generally recognized throughout the United States. Most title companies, lenders, attorneys, and county recording offices routinely accept remotely notarized documents.
As with any transaction, it is always advisable to confirm with your lender, title company, attorney, or document recipient that they will accept an electronically notarized document for your specific transaction.
Why Use OnlineNotary.us?
At OnlineNotary.us, we regularly assist clients located throughout France who need to sign U.S. real estate documents. Our secure online notary platform allows you to complete the notarization from virtually anywhere with:
- A computer or mobile device with a camera
- A stable internet connection
- Your identification document
- Your documents in PDF format
The entire process is typically completed in a single online session, eliminating the need to coordinate appointments with a U.S. consulate or delay your real estate closing.
Schedule Your Online Notary Session
If you’re in France and need to notarize documents for a U.S. real estate transaction, OnlineNotary.us makes the process simple and convenient. Schedule your remote online notary session today and complete your notarization wherever you are.