How to Notarize Documents During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions

To have a document notarized, you must prove that you are the actual signer in front of the notary public. In these times, states are reconsidering what it means to “physically appear,” frequently allowing notaries to do their work online.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, some states passed laws and issued regulations allowing remote online notarization so that notaries could acknowledge documents with online meetings. Texas is one of those early adopter states.

At Omni Notary, we're working fast to get approval for signing documents electronically over online calls, but currently do not offer that service. Therefore, we are taking extra precautions when notarizing documents.

Social Distancing While Witnessing or Notarizing Legal Documents In-Person

Although we must meet in person, we are still adhering to social distancing for your health and ours. See the list below so you can familiarize yourself with our current practices and help us stop the spread.

• We are utilizing hyper-sanitization protocols, you should too
• We are meeting in parking lots and open spaces
• We are wearing masks and gloves
• We do not need to touch your identification
• We can witness you sign from a distance
• We are accepting electronic payments (including self-insert credit card)

Things are very different these days, but we have adapted to the times. If you must finalize a legal document in person, we are here to help. Thank you for your consideration!