Process t​​o become authorized to perform remote notarial acts:​

1. Complete the remote notary notification form found here: https://mdsos2.my.site.com​. It is no longer available in paper. Submit the form using the online filing system. On the form, you will select which remote type of remote notary you are applying to perform. You can select one or both of the following options: notaries public who intend to perform remote notarial acts on electronic records using an authorized remote online notary vendor; and/or notaries public who intend to perform remote notarial acts using other communication technology
2. If appropriate, select one or more authorized remote online notary vendors; the Secretary of State will maintain a list of authorized remote online notary vendors on its website.
3. If the form is completed and an authorized remote notary online vendor was selected, you will receive an email confirming you are authorized to perform remote notarial acts.
4. If the form is incomplete or an unauthorized remote notary vendor was selected, you will receive an email informing you that you are not authorized to perform remote notarial acts. You are allowed to re-submit a remote notary notification form to correct the error on the originally submitted remote notary notification form.​​​​