The way people complete important transactions is changing. Mortgage closings were some of the first to go digital, and that shift hasn't slowed down — RON now has permanent legal authorization in 45 states plus D.C. for real estate, making it one of the fastest-growing ways to get real estate transactions signed, sealed, and delivered. And it's not stopping at real estate: estate planning, business agreements, and other transaction types are increasingly moving to remote notarization too.
For notaries, that trend is a growth opportunity. Here are five reasons why more notaries are adding RON to their services.
1. Meet Signers Where They Are
Today's consumers are accustomed to handling tasks online. Whether they're signing documents, attending virtual meetings, or managing finances from their phone, convenience is often a top priority.
RON allows signers to complete notarizations from home, the office, or wherever they have an internet connection. By offering remote notarization, notaries can better align with the digital experiences clients increasingly expect.
How Snapdocs Helps: For eligible orders, RON runs right inside the same Snapdocs Notary Connect workflow you already use for in-person assignments — no separate login, no second app to check.
2. Expand Your Reach and Serve More Clients
Traditional notarizations require in-person meetings, which can limit who you can serve and when. With RON, notaries can connect with eligible signers remotely, opening the door to more opportunities and greater scheduling flexibility.
How Snapdocs Helps: You're not building reach from scratch. Snapdocs connects you to signing requests from a network of 130+ lenders and 37,000+ title branches, so demand is ready when you are.
3. Create a Better Signing Experience
For many signers, convenience is just as important as security. Remote notarization removes the friction of coordinating travel, taking time off work, or locating a nearby notary.
RON can be especially valuable for individuals with busy schedules, mobility challenges, or limited access to in-person notary services.
4. Stay Competitive in a Digital-First Market
Businesses are moving more of their workflows online, and notaries who offer RON aren't replacing their in-person business. They're adding a service that helps them remain competitive as the industry becomes more digital.
In early 2026, RON accounted for approximately 98% of eClosing volume on one major digital closing platform, while hybrid closings grew 149% year over year. The takeaway is clear: digital closings are becoming a larger part of the market, and adding RON to your services can help you stay prepared as the industry evolves.
How Snapdocs Helps: You're using the same platform hundreds of lenders and thousands of title companies already work in, so offering RON doesn't mean learning a niche tool nobody else recognizes.
5. Future-Proof Your Notary Business
Technology continues to reshape how people conduct business, and notarization is evolving alongside it. Adding RON to your services can help diversify your offerings and prepare your business for the continued growth of digital transactions.
How Snapdocs Helps: There are no transaction fees on Notary Connect signings completed through Snapdocs RON, and for on-demand RON for Snapdocs eClose, all the hard work of tagging and doc prep is done for you. Payments and 1099s are automated too so you have one less thing on your plate at tax time.
Final Thoughts
Remote Online Notarization is more than a technology upgrade. It's a way for notaries to expand their services, improve the signer experience, and adapt to a changing marketplace.
As demand for digital transactions continues to grow, offering RON can help notaries serve more clients, increase flexibility, and build a business that's ready for the future.
Get Started With Snapdocs RON for Free
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Log in and select “Become a Snapdocs RON notary: Sign up for free” on the left side of your Notary Connect dashboard to create your free linked Snapdocs RON account.
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