If you’ve ever needed a document notarized, you know the drill — find a notary, schedule an appointment, drive across town, wait in line, and hope you brought the right ID. It’s a process that hasn’t changed much in decades.
Until now.
What Is Virtual Notarization?
Virtual notarization — also called remote online notarization (RON) — lets you get documents notarized from anywhere using a live video call with a commissioned notary. No travel. No printing. No wasted time sitting in someone’s office.
Here’s how it works: you upload your document, verify your identity with a government-issued photo ID, connect with a notary on a live video call, and download your notarized document immediately. The entire process typically takes 5 to 15 minutes.
Is It Legal?
Yes. Remote online notarization is legally recognized across the United States. States have laws that recognize and accept out-of-state notarizations, meaning a document notarized online by a notary in one state is valid in all 50 states.
This is especially important for businesses and individuals who deal with parties in multiple states — real estate closings, estate planning documents, powers of attorney, and business contracts can all be handled remotely without any party needing to be in the same room.
Who Benefits Most?
Law firms deal with notarized documents daily. From affidavits to powers of attorney, the need for notarization is constant. Virtual notary services eliminate the bottleneck of coordinating in-person signings.
Title companies and real estate professionals know that a delayed notarization can push back an entire closing. With on-demand online notarization, closings stay on schedule — even after business hours or on weekends.
Estate planning attorneys often work with elderly or homebound clients. Virtual notarization means their clients can execute critical documents from the comfort of home, without the stress and logistics of traveling to an office.
Individuals who need a quick notarization — whether it’s a permission slip, a financial document, or a medical directive — can get it done in minutes instead of rearranging their entire day.
Why Looking Glass Runners?
At Looking Glass Runners, we built our platform around three principles: speed, affordability, and availability.
- Speed: Most sessions complete in 5–15 minutes
- Affordability: Just $15 per stamp during standard hours, $20 for evenings and weekends
- Availability: We’re available on-demand, after hours, and on weekends — because life doesn’t stop at 5 PM
We accept all file types, support both eSign and hand-signed scans, and use live video identity verification with tamper-evident e-seals for security.
Ready to Try It?
Whether you’re a law firm looking to streamline your workflow, a title company tired of closing delays, or an individual who just needs a quick notarization — we’re here to help.
Visit lookingglassrunners.com to get started, or email us at hello@lookingglassrunners.com with any questions.
