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RON

Also called: Remote Online Notarization, remote notarization

A notarial act performed for a remotely located signer using audio-video communication, identity-proofing technology (KBA + credential analysis), and a tamper-evident electronic document. Authorized in Pennsylvania under 57 Pa.C.S. § 306.1 and governed by 4 Pa. Code Chapter 167.

RON requires PA-specific approval: the notary must be commissioned in PA and authorized by the DOS to perform RON, using one of the 34 DOS-approved RON platforms. Notably, Pavaso closed on January 1, 2026 — even though it still appears on DOS’s approved list, it is no longer operational.

Source: 57 Pa.C.S. § 306.1 — Notarial act performed for remotely located individual

See also: kba, credential-analysis, e-notarization

This page is educational information, not legal advice. Pennsylvania notary law changes; always verify against the current version of RULONA (57 Pa.C.S. §§ 301–331) and 4 Pa. Code at pa.gov. Consult a PA-licensed attorney for specific situations.