- Licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
- Available 24/7
What it is
A deed is the legal instrument that transfers ownership of real property from one party to another. Quitclaim deeds, warranty deeds, and state-specific instruments such as enhanced life estate ('lady bird') and transfer-on-death deeds all require a properly notarized signature before they can be recorded.
Who needs it
Homeowners adding or removing a spouse from title, transferring property to a trust or family member, settling an estate, or completing a private sale between parties.
Why it needs a notary
County recorders will not record a deed unless the grantor's signature is notarized — and in some states, including Florida, witnessed as well. Recording is what makes the transfer part of the public record and protects the new owner's title.
How to notarize a Real Estate Deed online
- 1
Upload your document
Drag in your PDF — no printing or scanning. Add your email so we can send the finished file.
- 2
Verify your identity
Answer a few knowledge-based questions and scan your government-issued photo ID. It takes about a minute.
- 3
Meet your notary on video
A licensed online notary joins you on a secure video call, confirms your ID, and witnesses your signature.
- 4
Download the notarized PDF
The notary applies their electronic seal and tamper-evident certificate. Your notarized document is emailed to you instantly.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary joins you on a secure video call, verifies your government-issued ID, witnesses your signature, and applies their electronic seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a deed be notarized online and still be recorded?
- Yes. A growing number of states, Florida included, authorize Remote Online Notarization for real estate deeds, and county recorders accept the resulting electronic notarial certificate. Where witnesses are required, we complete them during your online session.
- Will you record the deed for me?
- We return your fully notarized PDF. You (or your title company) then submit it to the county recorder. Many counties accept electronic recording of the notarized file directly.
- Are witnesses required for a deed?
- That depends on where the property sits. Florida, for example, requires two witnesses in addition to the notary for a deed conveying real property; many states require none. Where they are required, our notaries provide the witnesses on the call so you don't have to find your own.
Other documents you can notarize online
Power of Attorney
Make a financial, medical, or durable POA legally binding.
Affidavit
Sworn statements for court, business, or personal matters.
Affidavit of Residency
Sworn proof of address for schools, the DMV and agencies.
Not sure which notarial act your form needs? The glossary explains the terms on it, the notary guides compare where you can get a document notarized, and the FAQs cover how a session runs. Which documents may be notarized online, and the identity rules that apply, are set by each state — see the requirements page.