Posted by FGX/NJ on 8/1/11 7:51am
Msg #392171
Ohio AG on Webcam Notarization
Scam alert: online notarization
7/25/2011
“Online webcam notarization” is invalid in Ohio, but at least one company is claiming to provide a web-based notary service to consumers throughout the U.S.
Under Ohio law, if you need to get a document notarized to verify your signature on the document, you must be physically present with the notary public at the time you sign the document.
If you are not physically present (in person) with the notary public at the time of signing, the notarization is invalid and the document itself may become invalid.
To avoid online notary scams, be wary of companies or organizations that:
•Advertise web-based notary services
•Ask you to submit copies of identification and documents for notarization through their websites
•Claim to provide webcam technology in lieu of physical or personal appearance before a notary public
•Offer free online notary services, including to military members and their
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Reply by Roger_OH on 8/1/11 4:07pm
Msg #392201
I did provide SOS with the documentation, and our recommendation to join the other states that have already banned it. Guess they passed it over to the AG's consumer protection folks, so at least it's out there.
I did also ask SOS to put it on their website.
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