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Why use Notarize in Maryland?

24/7 access to notaries

Our commissioned notaries are available on-demand – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Never worry that it's too late to get a notary public in Maryland.

Accepted in all 50 states

Online notaries must perform notarizations in compliance with the laws of their state, and Maryland recognizes properly performed notarizations of other states.

Obtain a Traditional Notarial Commission

Your traditional commission allows you to perform in-person notarizations. To obtain your traditional commission, follow these instructions from the Secretary of State. After obtaining your commission, you must provide information about and upload a copy of it to your profile.

Obtain E&O Insurance Policy

While E&O insurance is highly recommended, it is only required for notaries working in an on-demand capacity. Notaries serving their own customers or in-house notaries may optionally upload their E&O insurance.

Generate a Digital Certificate in the Proof Platform

A digital certificate is an electronic credential that is used to digitally tamper seal notarized documents. Do not purchase it from another vendor as it will be provisioned after you verify your identity through an IAL2-Compliant Identity Verification on the Proof platform.  

Proof Certificate pricing varies, but special promotional discounts are available into 2025.

Important: Make sure the name in your notary profile is identical to the name on your commission documentation. Differences between your profile name and the one in your documentation could delay issuance of your digital certificate.

Please note: Be prepared to provide a government-issued primary ID, a supplemental (secondary) ID, and a selfie to complete the IAL2-Compliant Identity Verification to obtain your digital certificate.

Generate an Electronic Signature and Notarial Seal in the Proof Platform

Your electronic signature and seal are used to sign and seal notarized documents. Do not purchase them from other vendors as they will both be freely provided to you by the Proof platform.

The information that you provide during onboarding will be used to automatically generate a seal that complies with the particular legal requirements of your state.

You will also create your signature during onboarding and are responsible to make sure that it matches your signature on file with the Secretary of State.

Obtain Authorization to Perform Online Notarizations

To obtain authorization to perform online notarizations, email this form along with a copy of your traditional commission to remotenotary.sos@maryland.gov.

If you have any questions, reach out to the Secretary of State's office via this link.

Please note: If you were already authorized to perform online notarizations prior to your application with Proof, you must inform the Secretary of State that you are now using Proof.

Complete Proof Platform Certification

After you complete the steps outlined above, you will be sent a link to a course and assessment of your understanding of the Proof platform. You must complete the course and score 80% or higher on the assessment.

Less than 1 second wait

After uploading your document and verifying your identity, Marylanders connect instantly to an online notary.

Security is our standard

We are compliant with multiple industry recognized security standards including SOC 2 (Type 2), NIST, and WebTrust, and are certified to these frameworks by accredited third-party assessors. Additionally, we are also CCPA compliant.

Marylanders use Notarize for hundreds of use cases

Including but not limited to…

financial services industry

Financial

Will, trust, affidavit, power of attorney, loan agreement, loan modification

automotive industry

Automotive

Bill of sale, title applications, title transfers, insurance, total loss claims

construction

Construction

Notice of commencement, permits, lien waivers, contracts, easements

healthcare

Healthcare

Living wills, medical directives, release of records, DNR orders

travel

Travel

Travel consent forms, passport applications, customs forms

mail

Mail

Application for delivery of mail through agent

legal industry

Legal

Durable POA, court documents, releases, divorce agreements

real estate industry

Real Estate

Helocs, leases, rental agreements, deeds of trust, closing disclosures

Popular Documents to Notarize

Marylanders use our document library when they need a specific document or template

How It Works

Getting a document notarized is easy. Simply upload your docs, verify your identity and you will be connected to a notary via an online meeting. Notaries on the Notarize Network are always online and available 24/7.

1. Upload or scan your document

Upload the full document (not just the signature page) as a .pdf or .docx file. Don't have the file saved? Use your mobile phone to scan and upload the document.

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2. Create a Proof account

Your documents and transaction details will be securely stored in your account where you’ll also be able to initiate future notarizations and eSigns.

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3. Verify your connection

A Wi-Fi enabled device with a camera is required for all notary meetings. Having a strong setup will ensure you’re set up for success.

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4. Verify your identity

Proof uses identification verification technology to ensure a secure transaction. Answer a few questions about your past, take a photo of your ID, and we’ll confirm your identity in seconds.

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5. Connect with a notary on a video call

Notaries typically get connected with signers in as little as 2 seconds and are available 24/7.

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6. Access your completed document

View and share your signed documents anytime directly from within the Proof platform.

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7. Download or send document to another person

Share your documents within seconds.

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#1 Rated Online Notary Service

Trusted by thousands for life’s most important transactions, our platform’s notaries deliver exceptional service every day. With over 20,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.7/5 stars, here’s what our satisfied customers have to say about their experiences.

Rated 4.7 / 5 based on 20,418 reviews. Showing our 4 & 5 star reviews.

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...Notarize is like the Amazon of RON. In my personal opinion, they do have the best platform. For the simplicity of the [features], prep, and everything.

— Shawn

The staff made it a very enjoyable experience; very helpful and kind in their service. The pricing was excellent, so I would recommend them to everyone who needs a notary service of any kind. After this experience, personally, I would prefer to use only this company.

—  Tecia

...because it's an all-in-one platform. You get the support, enhancements of features added, and it's user-friendly!

—  Aretha

The process was quick and efficient. Agent was professional. So nice to do this quickly online instead of waiting in line at the store or scheduling an appointment.

Charlene McNeil Charley

I have always had to go to a notary and I was really impressed with the service, which could be early morning or late at night, and how quickly we were able to process the paperwork. I wish more companies used your services.

Paige Lichens

Knowledgeable, engaging, patient, kind, understanding, clear with instructions, responsive to questions, and thorough with disclosures to be certain we understood and were comfortable. We couldn’t be more pleased with [Notarize].

Cynthia Peacock

It was spectacular! Connected with a notary in a minute, and the whole notarization process was a breeze. Saved me an hour of standing in the line at UPS. Recommend!

George Goognin

I love the ease of [Notarize], for both myself the signer, and for the notary on the other end. Time is valuable, and this saved me an appointment, a phone call, travel, the abcs, and all the extras. Thank you for paving the way.

Patrick Hall

The process was easy, the rep was more than efficient and very professional! 👏🏼 I had one of my notary friends sign up to use the service for his business!!

Antoinette Dunn

The service was timely, convenient, friendly and professional. I will always go to notarize.com when I need a notary service.

Scott Schroeder

The process had a human touch which was refreshing to see.

Stuart Latta

The best closing on the sale of a property we've ever had! In the comfort of our own home and yet the opportunity to interact with a human being!

VI Shafer

This is an awesome way to get a document notarized quickly and conveniently! Fast service, friendly people, and no hassle. No driving, waiting, or appointments. Thank you Jermeisha & Notarize.com!

Master Skilhollow

I was pleasantly surprised at how user friendly and easy the process was. My online notary was great. I highly recommend this platform.

Mike McNamara

The staff made it a very enjoyable experience; very helpful and kind in their service. The pricing was excellent, so I would recommend them to everyone who needs a notary service of any kind. After this experience, personally, I would prefer to use only this company.

Style Dapper Inc.

Overall, i would use this service again & recommend it to friends & family.

Rohrbaugh Essex

So easy and efficient! I am in Texas and closed Colorado property sale.

Philip Triebes

So fast and easy. I absolutely love Notarize.com. We use it whenever we can. It's so much easier than running all over the place trying to find a notary at a store or bank. Less expensive than a mobile notary for us. I love that it's all online and it's so simple.

Joe Ryan

Great service! Easy to use, quick, friendly, and all from the comfort of your home.

Gregory Johnson

On time and professional. Allowed me to buy a house in Texas while I was still in Nevada due to work commitment. I totally recommend this service .

Ella Lavoy

This was a very convenient and user-friendly process. It made closing from another state very simple. Thank you to the team for their support on the quickest and easist close I have ever had.

Stewart Bloch

AMAZING experience. Very fast. Great website and user experience. No longer have to go to bank or wait for weeks for appointment. Go on notarize.com, get connected with a professional and BOOM! you are done! Highly recommended

Talha Rehman

Excellent service! So convenient and easy to use.

Jeordan Legon

Notarize is a game changer. Having the ability to see my customers face to face and do their closings from all over the globe is a service that sets us apart from our competitors.

Sarah Parker

Quick and easy. I've used this service a few times now and this is the best tool out there!

Aron Kolosik

It was so quick and easy, honestly I was very pleasantly surprised. This is much easier than going to a notary office!

Lance Kelly

The platform was super easy and led me through the steps one by one. My notary was very professional and efficient. It was the easiest time ever ever had getting something notarized.

Casey Croom

Living overseas, this is by far the fastest way to get something notarized. There's no language barrier and no travel. The price is competitive. I'll never get anything notarized another way again, either in the USA or overseas.

Charles Thompson

Marylanders have asked these questions about online notarization

I’ve only used an in-person notary public before. Is online notarization legal in Maryland?

Yes! Maryland authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations pursuant to Md. Code Ann., State Gov’t §§ 18-201 et seq.

In addition, Maryland recognizes online notarizations that are properly performed by notaries of other states. The applicable interstate recognition law is Md. Code Ann., State Gov’t § 18-210.

What do I need in order to get my documents notarized online in Maryland?

In order to complete an online notarization in Maryland, you'll need the following:

  • An original, unsigned document (Don't sign it before uploading! You must sign with the notary public).
  • A computer, iPhone, or Android phone with audio and video capabilities.
  • A valid government–issued photo ID. Please see acceptable forms of identification for notarization.
  • A U.S. social security number for secure identity verification.

A single document can be notarized for $25 using Notarize. Each additional notary seal will cost $10 but most documents only require one. If you're a business, and need to send documents for customers to sign, head on over to the Notarize pricing page for our plans.

How many people are using Notarize to complete their online notarizations in Maryland?

More than 56,000 Maryland residents have completed fast and secure online notarizations through the Notarize Network. Thousands of customers trust the Notarize Network to complete their most important documents whether it's a home closing, loan agreement, affidavit, or power of attorney. Thousands of customers trust the Notarize Network every day to complete their most important documents whether it's a home closing, loan agreement, affidavit, or power of attorney.

Can a notary in another state notarize my Maryland documents?

Yes, all notaries on the Notarize Network can legally and securely notarize your Maryland documents. The notary public will complete the online notarization in compliance with all commissioning state laws.

How much does online notarization cost through Notarize?

For Maryland residents getting their personal documents notarized, online notarizations start at $25 per meeting + $10 per additional seal. For businesses executing a large volume of notarizations that also want one platform for online notarization, eSign and identity verification, learn more about pricing on Proof.com.

For Notaries

Join thousands of other notaries who have created a successful business on our platform. Use digital tools to perform a notarization for your customer without leaving your home or office.

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For Business

Notarize is powered by Proof, the leading identity verification platform for over 7,000 businesses. The Proof platform includes access to the world’s largest on-demand notary network and additional transaction management tools.

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