Online Notarizations
Remote Online Notarization (RON) Made Simple
Complete eligible notarizations online through a secure, live audio-video session with an Oregon-commissioned notary.
Fortis Remote Online Notary Services allows eligible signers and documents to complete the notarization process without meeting the notary in the same physical location.
What Is Remote Online Notarization?
Remote Online Notarization, commonly called RON, is a legally authorized process that allows a notary and a remotely located signer to communicate simultaneously through secure audio-video technology.
Instead of appearing before the notary in the same room, the signer appears through an approved online notarization platform. The signer completes identity verification, communicates directly with the notary, signs the electronic document, and watches as the notary completes the electronic notarial certificate.
Legal in Oregon
Authorized under Oregon law for eligible documents and qualified signers
Safe & Secure
Uses multi-factor identity verification and encryption.
Convenient & Fast
Complete notarizations from the comfort of your location.
Why Choose Remote Online Notarization?
Remote Online Notarization offers a practical alternative to our Mobile Notary Services when an electronic document is eligible and accepted by the organization that will receive it.
No travel or waiting line
Available from home, office, or on the go.
Same day appointments often available
Legally authorized in Oregon, subject to document eligibility and receiving-party acceptance
Secure platform with verified notaries
Digital document delivery
The Benefits of Remote Online Notarization
Ultimate Convenience
Complete an eligible notarization from your home, office, hotel, or another private location with a reliable internet connection.
Secure Identity Verification
The approved platform guides the signer through identity-verification measures before the notarial act proceeds.
Live Online Session
Meet directly with the notary through live audio-video communication. The notary confirms your identity, communicates with you, and observes the signing.
Electronic Signatures
The signer applies an electronic signature to the eligible document while participating in the live session.
Completed Digital Documents
After the notarial act is completed, the electronically notarized document is returned through the platform or another approved delivery method.
How Remote Online Notarization Works
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Choose the Remote Online Notarization appointment type and select an available date and time.
Important: Do not sign the document before the appointment unless Fortis has specifically confirmed that you may do so.
2. Verify Your Identity
You will receive instructions for accessing the approved online platform.
The appointment cannot proceed when the signer cannot satisfy the identification requirements.
3. Meet by Live Video
At the scheduled time, join the secure live audio-video session using a compatible computer, tablet, or mobile device.
The notary will confirm your identity, ensure you understand the requested notarial act, and guide you through the electronic signing and notarization process.
4. Sign & Notarize Electronically
You will review and electronically sign the document while connected with the notary.
The notary observes the signing, completes the required notarial certificate, and applies the electronic notarial signature and seal.
5. Receive Your Completed Document
Download and retain the original electronic file. Printing the document creates a paper copy of the electronically notarized record and may not be treated the same as the original digital document by every receiving party.
Is Remote Online Notarization Right for You?
RON may be a strong option when:
Your document is electronic or may be signed electronically
The receiving party accepts Remote Online Notarization
You have acceptable identification
You can pass online identity verification
You have a compatible device and reliable internet connection
You can communicate with the notary by live video
You need service outside the normal mobile travel area
You prefer not to arrange an in-person appointment
The transaction does not require an original wet-ink signature
What You Will Need...
To help your appointment proceed smoothly, please have the following ready:
A valid, government-issued photo ID
A reliable internet connection
A device with camera, microphone, and speakers
(computer, tablet, or smartphone)
A private quiet location
The documents that you need notarized
(emailed to the notary in advance)
Ready to Notarize Securely from Wherever You Are?
Complete your eligible notarization through a professional, live online appointment with Fortis Remote Online Notary Services.
Mobile notary and remote online notary services you can trust.
By Appointment Only
CONTACT
Hours:
6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Monday through Saturday
After-hours by request
Oregon Address
5441 S. Macadam Avenue
Suite 6509
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 501-5955
Washington Address
522 W. Riverside Avenue
Suite 10523
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: (360) 309-0850
Christopher Moore is a commissioned Oregon Notary Public. He is not an attorney licensed to practice law and cannot draft legal documents, select a notarial act, provide legal advice, or charge a fee for those activities.