iOS: Every now and then, you need a notary, whether it’s for a will, mortgage or some other contract. You can probably find a notary near you pretty easily, but if you don’t feel like leaving the house, the Notarize app will let you do it from your phone.
The app connects you with a notary 24/7, and for now, it’s only available in the U.S. While the app itself is free, it’ll cost you $25 to connect with a notary to get your document signed. Here’s how Founder Pat Kinsel described the service at Product Hunt:
Notarize is first on-demand remote electronic notary service, allowing anyone to legally notarize a document from their iPhone 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. It’s valid nationally and connects customers with licensed Virginia electronic notaries by live video call. Simply download the app, prove your identity, fill out your document, and sign before a live agent to have it notarized instantly. Whole transaction takes 3-4 minutes.
You’ll need your driver’s license to verify your identity. They don’t store your financial information and they don’t share any of your personal information without your explicit consent. You can read their full privacy policy here.
Considering it usually only costs a couple of bucks to get something notarized, you’re definitely paying for the convenience. Still, it’s a pretty neat concept, and if you need it, you can check it out at the link below.
Notarize | Apple Store