FAQ

Why should I use your service?

I offer a flat $15 fee for up to five electronic notarizations per session.

What state are you commissioned in?

I am a commissioned Remote Online Notary in the State of New York.

What are your on-call hours?

Please see the bottom of the page.

What is your refund policy?

You will be refunded your full amount if you cancelled/rescheduled, the service is unable to be performed, or you can prove that the electronic notarization was performed incorrectly.

If I am outside of the State of New York, can I still get something electronically notarized by you?

Possibly, but it’s up to you to check if such notarizations are accepted in your jurisdiction.

What acts do you perform?

Generally any notarial act that can be done in-person, excepting any document that involves the disposition of an individual's person or property upon death or incompetence, appointing a fiduciary of an individual's person or property, powers of attorney, any negotiable instruments and other instruments of title wherein possession of the instrument is deemed to confer title, or any other document excepted by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services.

Do I have to be recorded in order to use your service?

Yes, pursuant to New York Executive Law § 135-c(2)(b), I am required to keep an audio and video recording of each electronic notarization for at least ten years. All recordings are kept secure and confidential, and are only disclosed upon lawful government, judicial, or law enforcement request.

Can I add other signers?

You may add one more signer for no additional cost, along with up to two others for $4 each.

Can I add witnesses?

Not at this time.

Can you notarize something in person?

If you are physically located in the State of New York, yes. All in-person notarizations will be free, but such arrangements may be subject to a privately set travel fee. See the Contact Page for inquiries.

What do I do if I didn’t get my document?

Please check the spam folder of your email. If it is not there, immediately notify me by submitting the form on the Contact Page, email thomas@realcheapnotary.com, or call or text 631-403-0029.

When do I pay?

If you are notarizing during on-call hours, after you receive your document. An invoice with payment information will be emailed to you. If you don’t see it or your document, please check your spam folder, as they may be redirected there. Willful failure to pay for a correct notarization may lead to blacklisting and banning from Real Cheap Notary, as well as legal action.

If you scheduled an appointment, you pay upon scheduling. If you end up needing more than five notarizations in the session, you will be invoiced an additional $15 for the next five notarizations. The same advisory from the above paragraph applies.

Are you a lawyer or a law firm?

No, this is not a legal service. If you are seeking legal advice, please consult an attorney.