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Connect with a commissioned notary online in 8 minutes. Legally recognized under R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-12.1, 24/7, from any device — no driving, no printing, no office hours.

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Why Rhode Islanders choose BlueNotary

Remote Online Notarization has been legal in Rhode Island since 2024. We built the platform compliant with R.I. Gen. Laws Title 42, Chapter 30.1 (Uniform Law on Notarial Acts) — so every signature holds up.

Built for Rhode Island statute

Registered for Online Notarization under §42-30.1-12.1, with a state-issued electronic seal and compliant audit journal for every session.

Compliant with R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-12.1

ID + biometric face match

Two-factor ID: government ID scan + dynamic KBA questions from public records. Meets the state's satisfactory-evidence standard.

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10-year session recording

Every notarization is audio-video recorded and stored in a tamper-evident journal for 10 years, the Rhode Island statutory standard.

AV recording · audit trail · e-journal
Legal · since 2018

Yes, online notarization is legal in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island authorized Remote Online Notarization with HB 7363 / SB 2705, effective June 30, 2022. A document notarized online by a Rhode Island-commissioned notary has the same legal effect as one notarized in person — and is accepted by Rhode Island county clerks, banks, title companies, and the courts.

HB 7363 / SB 2705 (2024) R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-12.1 UETA compliant
"A notary public located in this state may perform a notarial act using communication technology for a remotely located individual if identity-verification, audio-visual recording, and notification conditions are met."
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Rhode Island Government Code §42-30.1-12.1
Notarial act performed for remotely located individual
Documents

Notarize hundreds of Rhode Island documents

From a Warranty Deed for a Providence closing to an out-of-state Power of Attorney — every common Rhode Island document type is supported.

Real Estate

Warranty deeds, deeds of trust, closing disclosures, title transfers

23 document types

Legal & Affidavits

Sworn statements, declarations, verifications, subpoenas

41 document types

Power of Attorney

General, durable, medical, statutory, limited POA

12 document types

Estate & Family

Wills, trusts, living directives, guardianship

18 document types

Business

Operating agreements, corporate resolutions, LLC filings

28 document types

Healthcare

HIPAA authorizations, medical POA, advance directives

9 document types

Automotive

Vehicle titles, bill of sale, lien releases

7 document types

Other & Custom

Apostille prep, travel consent forms, contract addenda

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How it works

Three steps. 8 minutes.

No appointments. No printing. Your document is ready to use the moment the session ends.

1

Upload your document

Drag in a PDF, DOCX, or snap a photo. We highlight where the signatures and notary blocks go.

warranty-deed-ri.pdf
3 pages · 284 KB
2

Verify your identity

Scan your Rhode Island driver's license or state ID or passport. We match your live selfie to the photo on your ID.

TX ID
Driver's License
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3

Meet, sign & seal

Connect with a Rhode Island notary on video. Sign together. Download your sealed document.

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Based on 2,600+ verified reviews from BlueNotary customers

Closed on our Providence home from the hospital. The title company sent the docs over and 12 minutes later we had a sealed Warranty Deed in their inbox. Cannot imagine doing this any other way.

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Sarah R.
Providence, RI · Real estate closing
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Run a small LLC out of Warwick and used to drive far for notary work. Did three corporate resolutions last Sunday at midnight. The notary knew Rhode Island formation docs cold.

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David M.
Warwick, RI · Business owner

Needed a Statutory Durable POA for my mom in Cranston while I'm stationed overseas. We connected on video, walked through it page by page. Patient and kind notary.

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Cranston, RI · Military family
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Frequently asked

Rhode Islanders have asked these questions

The answers below are specific to Rhode Island law. If your situation is more complex, contact us — we're here to help.

Is online notarization actually legal in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island authorized Remote Online Notarization with HB 7363 / SB 2705, effective June 30, 2022. The relevant statute is §§42-30-1 to 42-30-19. A document notarized online by a Rhode Island-commissioned online notary has the same legal effect as an in-person notarization.
Do I need to be physically located in Rhode Island?
No — you do not need to be in Rhode Island. The notary must be physically located in Rhode Island at the time of the act, but you (the signer) can be anywhere in the world. This is a defining feature of §42-30.1.
What kind of ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID: Rhode Island driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Rhode Island requires "satisfactory evidence" of identity; we meet it through credential analysis (ID scan) plus live biometric facial recognition matching you to your ID photo.
Are there documents that cannot be notarized online in Rhode Island?
Most Rhode Island documents can be notarized online. A few narrow exceptions apply — testamentary documents follow specific Rhode Island procedures, and some federal immigration forms (e.g., I-9 employment verification when performed by the employer's agent) require specific procedures.
How much does a notarization cost?
$25 per notarial act. The Rhode Island maximum statutory fee for an online notarization is $25 per signature (§42-30-9). Our price matches the statutory max — never higher — with no subscription, no "platform fee," and no per-seal upcharge.
Do you offer pricing discounts for multiple documents?
Yes. The state caps the per-act fee, but our platform supports notarizing multiple documents in a single session, and we offer volume and business pricing. See the full fee schedule for details.
Will a Rhode Island county recorder accept an online notarization?
Yes. A notarization by a Rhode Island-commissioned online notary is recorded in their state-registered electronic journal and carries the notary's state-issued electronic seal and certificate. Rhode Island county recorders are required to accept it for recording the same as an in-person notarization.
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Coverage

Online notarization across Rhode Island

Wherever you are in Rhode Island — from a Providence triple-decker to a Newport cottage — a commissioned notary is one click away.

All 5 Rhode Island counties · 30+ cities served
Providence Metro 6 cities
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Warwick & Coastal 6 cities
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Northern RI 5 cities
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  • Burrillville ·
South County 5 cities
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  • Narragansett ·
  • Westerly ·
  • Charlestown ·
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