Online Notary
Becoming an online notary for remote document signings
Video published Jul 18, 2026 by Diamond Chanel
Startup cost: Low (notary course and state licensing/bonding fees; process took about a week per the presenter) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
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What It Is
Become licensed as a notary (a short course plus a court swearing-in in the presenter's state) and perform notarizations, most of which now happen online through dedicated apps/platforms, allowing full-time or part-time remote work handling document signings and oaths.
The Pitch
The presenter, who has done this herself, shows real footage of a fast online signing and describes ongoing notification requests for work years after getting licensed, rating it 4/5 for ease and 3/5 for speed to first income since it can take time to find a platform that supplies consistent work.
Who It’s Best For
Someone willing to complete their state's notary licensing process and comfortable conducting brief, professional video-call signings.
The Truth (as we see it)
Online/remote notarization is a real, legitimate, licensed profession with genuine platforms connecting notaries to signing work, and the presenter speaks from firsthand ongoing experience rather than a one-time attempt. Licensing requirements, costs, and the legality of remote online notarization vary by state, which isn't detailed in this segment.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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