An electronic signature, or e-Signature, is an electronic indication of intent to
sign or agree to the
contents of a real estate document. Now you can securely sign, store and manage 100%
legally binding
real estate documents from anywhere and anytime. The entire process of document
signing and
notarization can be conducted seamlessly in the cloud eliminating paper, hassles and
wasted time
walking into an office.
It's time for your closing to be simple and straightforward. Closingology's mobile
and web apps allow
you to stay updated on your closing status and access all of your real estate
documents in one place.
A RON transaction is completely digital and conducted online using audio-visual technology. The transaction is also paperless and documents are signed electronically. The Executive Closing Agent/Notary uses tools built directly into the RON platform to remotely verify the identity of the signer (homeowner/homebuyer) and perform the notarial ceremony. The Executive Closing Agent/Notary uses applies an electronic notarial certificate and the RON platform will tamper seal the digital documents.
Executive Closing Agents are commissioned and authorized for RON per state guidelines of where they are based. This is usually determined by the Secretary of State and other Notary governing entities such as the National Notary Association. Executive Closing Agents have acquired certain tools necessary to perform RON, including an electronic seal and digital certificate. They are also have obtained E&O insurance, bonded.
Our Executive Closing Agents conducts four types of closings across 50 states in the United States (including Washington, D.C.). Each state individually approves the type of notarization that is allowed to be conducted.
There are 34 states that have approved RON in the United States: Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii.
First you will register and setup an account on Closingology. Before you submit your
notarization
order on the Notarize &
Close page there is
an field to enter your
property’s address, city, state and zip code. Then will be displayed the types of
notarizations that
are approved for your state and the cost. You can then select the type of
notarization: Traditional
Wet Signature In Person, IPEN, IRIN or RON.
After you select the notarization type you can then choose Notarize & Close Now or
Notarize & Close
Future:
After your notarization and closing the Executive Closing Agent with contact your lender/bank, escrow/title agent or attorney to ensure your real estate notarization documents are properly signed and notarized and sent to them via their preferred method – FedEx, fax, scan or email. A copy of the notarized documents will also be kept on the RON platform for you to access anytime or left with you if a traditional wet ink signature, IPEN or IRIN closing was conducted. Our number one priority is to ensure that you have a successfully completed notarization and closing.