What NotaryLive does

NotaryLive, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nanuet, New York, operates a remote online notarization (RON) platform that connects signers with commissioned notaries via live audio-video sessions. The platform supports document upload, multi-step identity verification (IDology-powered document scanning combined with a five-question Knowledge-Based Assessment and live notary webcam confirmation), electronic signatures, and digital notary seals, with sessions recorded as part of an audit trail. Services are delivered as a web-based SaaS accessible on any device with a camera and internet connection and are valid in all 50 US states, available 24/7/365 with no appointment required.

The company serves three distinct user groups: individual consumers paying $25 per notarization session, business organizations on a $59/month subscription with $23 per-session pricing (with a Business Premier tier for enterprises with custom pricing and unlimited users), and commissioned notaries who join the platform under a Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum tiering system. Core verticals include legal services (deeds, wills, powers of attorney, court documents), real estate and mortgage (where the platform's MISMO certification is a key credential), and an expanding set of adjacent verticals covering automotive, construction, insurance, financial services, education, healthcare, and vital records. Distribution combines self-serve PLG web signup, an enterprise sales motion for Business Premier and API deals, an affiliate program paying 15%+ commissions, and a notary supply network.

Monetization spans per-session transaction fees, recurring business subscriptions, affiliate referral commissions, and API/white-label licensing revenue (exemplified by the SmartAdvocate case management integration). The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, completed a SOC 2 Type II examination in December 2025 audited by A-LIGN, and maintains GDPR, CCPA, and partial WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. No revenue figures, headcount trend data, or named investors were disclosed in the available sources.

Name

NotaryLive

Legal name

NotaryLive

Website

https://notarylive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NotaryLive is a remote online notarization platform, founded in 2018, that lets individuals, businesses, and commissioned notaries complete document notarizations via live video 24/7 across all 50 US states. It serves legal, real estate, mortgage, automotive, and other verticals through per-session, subscription, API, and affiliate channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Remote Online Notarization

NAICS

Offices of Notaries (54112), Offices of Notaries (541120), Document Preparation Services (56141)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Notary & Signing Agent Services (Remote/Onsite) (BPAJAOAF)

Keywords

• Remote online notarization
• Electronic signatures
• Identity verification
• Digital notary services
• Video notarization platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanuet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-Session Notarization Fees: Individual users pay $25 per notarization session. Sessions include document upload, identity verification, live notary connection, and download of the notarized document. Additional fees apply for extra signers in the same location ($5 each) or different locations ($25 per signer).
2. Business Account Subscriptions: Business tier at $59/month with $23 per session. Business Premier offers flexible custom pricing for enterprise organizations. Both tiers include multi-user access, client session management, and volume discounts. Monthly billing options are available for high-volume users.
3. Affiliate Commission Revenue: Affiliate partners earn 15%+ commission per successfully completed notarization referral. Commission rates vary based on referral volume. Payments are made monthly via ACH with a $10 minimum payout. This drives customer acquisition at no upfront cost.
4. API and White-Label Licensing: Enterprise customers and integration partners can access NotaryLive via API or white-label arrangements, generating licensing or API-usage-based revenue. The SmartAdvocate integration and contact sales page for API inquiries indicate this as a revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NotaryLive operates a Remote Online Notarization (RON) platform that connects signers with commissioned notaries via live audio-video sessions to notarize documents remotely. The web-based SaaS supports document upload, multi-step identity verification, live webcam notarization, digital seals and electronic signatures, and returns notarized documents with audit trails. It serves individuals (per-session), businesses (subscription tiers), and provides API/white-label integration for enterprise embedding.

Product overview

NotaryLive is a remote online notarization (RON) platform offering a unified suite of products for individuals, businesses, and notaries. The core offering consists of RON for Individuals ($25/session) and RON for Businesses (subscription-based at $59/month), supplemented by an eSign module for electronic signatures. The platform includes a notary network with tiered Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum levels for commissioned notaries. Business Premier tier provides enterprise-grade features with flexible pricing and unlimited users. An Affiliate Program enables commission-based referrals. All products are integrated through a common API supporting white label deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RON for Individuals
• RON for Businesses
• RON for Notaries
• eSign

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-15 minutes per notarization session vs. days with traditional in-person notary scheduling
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SmartAdvocatecoreTechnology or Integration · 22 January 2026NotaryLive and SmartAdvocate announced a strategic partnership to embed Remote Online Notarization (RON) capabilities directly into SmartAdvocate's case management software for personal injury and mass tort law firms. The integration allows legal teams to initiate notarization sessions within existing case files, enabling clients to complete identity verification and connect with licensed notaries via live video in minutes. Completed documents are automatically returned with digital stamps and seals, eliminating scheduling conflicts, in-person delays, manual uploads, and disconnected systems that previously caused case stalls.
• NationWideminorOthersNationWide is listed as an industry partner on NotaryLive's homepage, indicating a commercial or referral relationship.
• Spencer FaneminorOthersSpencer Fane is listed as an industry partner on NotaryLive's homepage.
• PostScanMailminorOthersPostScanMail is listed as an industry partner, indicating a referral or integration relationship for document and mail services.
• World Class TitleminorOthersWorld Class Title is listed as an industry partner, indicating a commercial relationship in the real estate and title services sector.
• ProgressiveminorOthersProgressive is listed as an industry partner on NotaryLive's partnership page, suggesting a commercial relationship in the insurance sector.
• IDologycoreTechnology or IntegrationIDology is used as NotaryLive's third-party vendor for identity verification services. IDology's technology powers the document scanning and identity verification component of NotaryLive's multi-layer identity confirmation process. NotaryLive discloses this relationship in its privacy policy.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is NotaryLive's third-party payment processor. PayPal collects payment and identifying information to operate and improve services, perform fraud detection, and comply with legal requirements. This relationship is disclosed in NotaryLive's terms and privacy policy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Filevine: Filevine is a legal case management platform that lists NotaryLive as a partner. It is an adjacent ecosystem player whose legal-tech user base overlaps with NotaryLive's primary law firm segment — comparable as a channel partner that could either deepen integration or build competing in-platform notarization.
• Foxit: Foxit is a document workflow and e-signature vendor that already lists NotaryLive as a partner. It is comparable as an adjacent document workflow ecosystem player whose PDF and signature stack overlaps with NotaryLive's eSign and notarization offerings, and could evolve into a competitor or channel partner depending on roadmap.

Direct peers

• SIGNiX: SIGNiX delivers digital signatures and remote online notarization solutions primarily to financial services, healthcare, and government. It competes directly with NotaryLive on regulated-vertical RON, particularly where compliance and audit trail requirements are central to the buyer decision.
• DocVerify: DocVerify provides electronic notarization, e-signature, and identity verification services to enterprises and government entities. It directly competes with NotaryLive in the online notarization and document authentication category, including compliance-grade use cases.
• Notarize: Notarize is a direct RON competitor offering online notarization for individuals, businesses, and enterprise integrations. It is one of the most recognized consumer-facing RON brands and competes head-to-head with NotaryLive on per-session pricing, business subscriptions, and mortgage/law vertical positioning.
• NotaryCam: NotaryCam is a direct RON platform competitor focused on real estate, mortgage, and legal document notarization. It is particularly entrenched in the mortgage closing vertical — overlapping with NotaryLive's MISMO-certified positioning and MISMO-aligned customer segments.
• Nexsys Technologies (Clear Sign): Nexsys Technologies / Clear Sign is a direct RON and eClosing competitor serving title, mortgage, and lender markets. It is directly comparable to NotaryLive on the mortgage/real estate notarization workflow and MISMO-style compliance positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Dropbox Sign (HelloSign): Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) is a broad e-signature incumbent owned by Dropbox. It competes with NotaryLive on electronic signatures for SMB and enterprise, and represents an adjacent incumbent that could bundle notarization into existing agreement workflows.
• DocuSign: DocuSign is the broad incumbent in e-signature and agreement cloud, with expanding notarization capabilities (DocuSign Notary). While its core is e-signature, its move into RON directly threatens NotaryLive in enterprise contracts and represents the platform-risk ceiling for any RON-only player.

Emerging players

• OneNotary: OneNotary is an emerging RON platform targeting individual and SMB customers with competitive per-session pricing. It overlaps with NotaryLive's self-serve consumer motion and is a relevant emerging peer in the same per-session transaction model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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