Introduction:

Good [morning/afternoon/evening], my name is ________. I am a Remote Online Notary commissioned by the State of ________. Today, I am in ______ County, in the city of ________. Can you see and hear me clearly? We must be able to see and hear each other throughout this session. If you cannot, please refresh and reload your browser. This usually resolves the issue.

Recording & Consent:

Before we begin, I am required to inform you that this session will be audio and video recorded. May I have your verbal consent to proceed? (Each signer must respond 'yes.')

Signer Identification:

For the record, please state your full name and current location. "Based on the information in the system, I see that you’ve successfully completed the two-step verification process. To finish the procedure, I’ll just need you to hold your photo ID up to the camera: first the front, then the back."

Notary Note: (Please make sure the photo, name, and expiration date on the ID are clearly visible. Carefully check that the signer matches both the identification and the name printed on the ID as shown in the credential analysis photo)

Mandatory Signer Questions:

Have you read and do you understand the contents of the document(s)?

Are you signing of your own free will?

Witness Questions:

Please state your full name and location for the record.

Are you signing as a witness of your own free will?

Do you understand you must observe the signer sign the document?

Type of Notarial Act:

Acknowledgment: 'You are acknowledging that you are signing willingly for the purposes stated in the document.'

Jurat: 'I will administer an oath or affirmation.' Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) under penalty of perjury that the information in this document is true and correct to the best of your knowledge? Signer must give a clear affirmative response ('Yes,' 'I do,' etc.).

Completion: This concludes your online notarization. Please review your document now to confirm your name, dates, and details are correct. Once the session ends, no changes can be made. Do not leave the session until I officially end it. Your notarized document will be available for download and sent by email.

Closing: Any last questions before we wrap up? You’ll get a chance to rate your experience—our goal is always 5 stars! It’s been a pleasure helping you today. Enjoy the rest of your [day/morning/afternoon/evening!

*This script is a suggested script for notarizations on the OneNotary.US platform. As an independent contractor, it is your responsibility to know, understand and follow the laws of your commissioned state. As a reminder, you are an independent contractor and OneNotary.US may terminate access to the platform for any reason, at any time.*