Online Notary Center

Online Notary Center provides remote online notarization for personal and business documents through sessions with live notaries. The listed process moves from document upload and identity confirmation to a webcam connection, payment, and download of the notarized documents. Business accounts can sort requests into department workspaces, apply role-based access, route work to in-house or ONC notaries, and follow audit trails. REST API and webhook support can connect workflows to CRMs, loan origination, claims, intake, and internal systems; API access uses JSON endpoints and OAuth 2.0 bearer tokens. Notary tools also include in-person electronic notarizations and email-based electronic signatures. Identity checks include photo ID analysis and knowledge-based questions, alongside the notary’s visual review during a session. The notary plan lists 10-year video storage. Business Standard is free, with charges of $25.00/document. Individual notarization is $25.00 per once and includes one notary, one seal, and one signer. Business Premium is $29.95 per month, with $18.95/document charges. The service supports Android, iOS, and web, including mobile web.

Online Notary Center combines live remote notarization with business workflow and integration options. Compare the listed per-document and per-session charges with the workflow you need, and note that it is not a source of legal advice.

It suits individuals who need a remote notary session and organizations coordinating notarization requests across teams. Businesses that want API connections or role-based workspaces may also find its workflow tools relevant.

Online Notary Center is a remote notarization service for people and businesses that need documents notarized with a live notary. It suits organizations that need to route and track requests as well as individuals handling an occasional document. Its strongest case is the combination of per-document notarization and configurable business workflows; costs can rise with extra signers and seals.

Overview

The personal process runs from uploading a document and confirming identification to meeting a notary by webcam, then paying and downloading the notarized file. That on-demand flow is a practical fit for a one-off need, while its individual price makes repeated use less attractive than a business plan with lower per-document rates.

For business users, department workspaces, role-based access, routing to in-house or ONC notaries, and audit trails add structure to recurring work. REST API and webhook support can connect workflows to CRMs, loan origination, claims, intake, or internal systems. API endpoints use JSON and OAuth 2.0 bearer-token authentication.

Key features

Notary identity checks combine signer photo-ID analysis and knowledge-based questions with the notary’s visual review during the session. Video storage is offered for 10 years on the notary plan; sessions may be recorded as required or permitted by law, with disclosure and consent where required.

Online Notary Center says stored data is encrypted and documents are kept in secure AWS data centers, with SSL and multi-layer TLS encryption. Enterprise controls include MISMO-ready workflows, HIPAA-aligned safeguards, and SOC 2 Type II audited security and availability controls. Those controls may matter to regulated or higher-volume teams, though they do not make the service a law firm or a source of legal advice.

Pricing

The freemium model combines free access with charges for notarization and business features. The plan choice matters: per-document costs, seals, and signers can change the total substantially.

• Business Standard: free, with notarizations at $25.00/document and additional seals or signers at $25 each. It gives businesses a no-monthly-fee starting point, but the per-document and add-on costs make frequent use expensive.
• Individual notarization: $25, paid once for one notary, one seal, and one signer. Additional seals and signers cost $25 each. It is straightforward for an occasional single-signer document, but extras quickly increase the cost.
• Business Premium: $29.95 a month, with $18.95/document, additional seals at $9.95 each, and additional signers at $18.95 each. It lowers document and add-on charges compared with Business Standard, so it is the more compelling option for businesses with recurring requests; the monthly fee still needs to make sense for their volume.
• Notary Professional: custom pricing, billed annually; $9.95/document includes one seal and signer, with additional seals or signers at $4 each. The low stated transaction and add-on rates suit notaries expecting steady volume, but annual billing and custom plan pricing require a commitment to a notary business.
• Business Enterprise: custom pricing with volume-based pricing, custom billing, and enterprise workflows and features. It is aimed at organizations that need enterprise workflows rather than a fixed published rate.

Platforms

Online Notary Center supports Android, iOS, and web. Mobile support is through the mobile web, rather than a separately stated native mobile experience.

Who it's for

Financial services, healthcare, construction, real estate, government, and insurance teams are named as business workflow users. Teams that need department-level request organization, access roles, routing, audit trails, or system integrations have more reason to consider it than people seeking only the lowest-cost one-off notarization.

Notaries must complete state e-notarization requirements, submit commission information, obtain a digital certificate, and train on the system. Business support is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PST, at (800) 809-7019.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Business workspaces, roles, routing, audit trails, REST API, and webhooks support structured processes beyond a single live session.
• Pro: Business Premium and Notary Professional have lower stated document and add-on charges than Business Standard or individual notarization, which can favor recurring use.
• Con: Individual notarization starts at $25, paid once, and extra signers or seals add $25 each, making multi-party or repeat personal use costly.
• Con: Enterprise and Notary Professional use custom pricing, so those plans are less immediately comparable to fixed-price options.
• Con: Mobile access is via mobile web, and notaries have onboarding requirements before using the service.

Alternatives

Consider NotaryCentral if a free entry point with a defined initial allowance is a priority: its Business Suite Free plan includes the first 15 RON signings and email support, with no credit card required.

Secured Signing may suit users who want a free account capped at 3 documents per month, while BlueNotary offers a free Basic GNW plan with unlimited general notary work, an electronic journal, 10-year session recordings, and email support.

For growing teams that want API access, custom branding, advanced transaction forms, and signing rules, compare Proof Notarize Pro+ at $199 a month plus transaction fees. NotaryPro is a paid alternative with a 23.95 USD per-once individual act that includes identity verification; OnlineNotary.net offers business accounts at $30 a month with REST API access and staff members.

ProNotary is another paid option, with a Solo plan at $15 a month billed annually and a stated $5.00 transaction charge with the first signer included. Teams considering a paid individual plan can also compare SIGNiX eNotaryDoX, whose Individual plan is $299 a year.

Browse Legal Notarization Software or Online Notary Software to compare the broader categories.

Verdict

Online Notary Center is a strong fit for businesses that need live remote notarization tied to department workflows, access controls, audit trails, or system integrations. Business Premium’s lower stated document and add-on charges make it more attractive for recurring work than its Standard or individual options. Look elsewhere if you need a clearly priced enterprise or notary plan, a native mobile app, or a low-cost one-off notarization with multiple signers.