I can't do electronic notarization of any kind in Vermont yet, because the rule making process isn't complete. But I've been studying it. Each RON platform has it's own process, some of which I don't like.
What I have done, and I recommend others do, is experiment. Digitally sign all kinds of stuff, such as PDF docs, Word docs, PowerPoint (yes, PowerPoint) and Excel spreadsheets. Try signing with a visible signature line, and invisibly. Just see what the process is and how the finished document looks. (Of course, you shouldn't notarize any of these, just sign them. If you do use a notarial certificate, make sure nobody can find out what you did.)
Those states that require one or more separate digital certificates just for notarization make experimenting more expensive. To comply with the rules, you would need at least one certificate for notarizations and a different certificate for experimenting. The draft rules in Vermont don't require a separate certificate; it looks like I'll be able to use the same certificate for notarizations and letter-writing (just like I do with paper). |
