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Notary signing services in New York
Signings we coordinate in New York
For title and escrow teams: purchase closings, refinances, HELOCs, reverse mortgages and seller packages for signers in New York. For law firms: trust documents, powers of attorney, advance directives, affidavits and deeds, coordinated according to your firm's instructions.
Appointments can be arranged at a signer's home, workplace or another agreed location, including hospitals and care facilities when available and appropriate. Notaries follow your document return instructions.
New York notarization considerations
Notarial acts performed in New York are governed by New York law. Points to confirm before a signing include acceptable signer identification, the required notarial certificate wording, journal requirements, permitted fees, whether remote online notarization is allowed, and any witness formalities for estate documents.
Confirm current requirements with the New York Secretary of State or notary commissioning authority and your own counsel. On Time Notary and its notaries do not provide legal advice.
New York signing FAQs
Can I order a signing for a signer in New York?
Yes. Active corporate clients can request signings for signers located in New York through our ordering portal. We'll tell you promptly if we can't fill an assignment as requested.
Does New York allow remote online notarization?
Rules on remote online notarization differ by state and can change. Check with the New York commissioning authority and your counsel before relying on it for a specific document.
Are attorneys required at real estate closings in New York?
Some states require attorney involvement in parts of a real estate closing. Confirm New York's current requirements with your underwriter or counsel; our notaries don't act as attorneys.
Can you provide witnesses in New York?
Witnessing is separate from notarization. Include your witness requirements with the order and we'll confirm what we can coordinate for that appointment.