Yes. Canadians do not need a U.S.-issued ID to use a Remote Online Notary (RON) service.
With RON, identity verification is performed digitally using credential analysis and biometric checks. Most platforms accept valid Canadian government-issued ID, including:
- Canadian driver’s licenses
- Canadian passports
As long as the ID can be successfully verified, Canadian signers can complete a notarization session entirely online.
How It Works
- Schedule a remote notary session
- Upload your document (PDF format)
- Join the session via your web browser (no app required)
- Verify your identity by scanning your Canadian ID
- Sign electronically during a live video call with a commissioned U.S. notary
Key benefits
- No travel to the U.S. required
- Secure identity verification using industry-standard technology
- Legally valid notarization tied to the notary’s commissioning state
- Fast turnaround—often completed in minutes
Important Notes
- The notarization is performed under the laws of the notary’s U.S. state, not Canada
- Always confirm with your document recipient (e.g., bank, court, or agency) that they accept U.S. remote online notarizations
- Documents are delivered as tamper-evident digital PDFs, not paper originals
If you’re in Canada and need a U.S. document notarized, Remote Online Notarization provides a convenient and compliant way to get it done—without a U.S. ID or in-person appointment.
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