Why Forward-Thinking California Notaries Are Offering RON Today (Not in 2030)
If you're a California notary, you've probably heard the refrain: "RON isn't here yet." And technically, that's true—California hasn't fully rolled out its own remote online notarization framework. But here's what many notaries are missing: the laws are already shifting underneath your feet.
California Is Positioning for Remote Notarization—Right Now
While California takes its time building out a comprehensive RON infrastructure, the state is quietly laying the groundwork for a more connected, digital notarization future. Consider SB 696, which allows California to treat out-of-state, tribal, and foreign notarizations as valid California notarizations. That's not a minor procedural update—it's a massive policy shift that opens the door for:
Notaries who work with clients across state lines
Transactions involving tribal jurisdictions
Real estate deals, legal documents, and business agreements with out-of-state or international parties
This isn't about waiting for 2030. It's about recognizing that the infrastructure for modern notarization is being built around us, and the smart notaries are adapting now.
The Federal Secure Notarization Act Is Coming
Beyond state-level changes, there's a nationwide shift happening. The Federal Secure Notarization Act is moving through Congress, and when it passes, it will standardize remote online notarization across all 50 states. Whether you're ready or not, RON is becoming the new normal.
The question isn't if remote notarization will become standard—it's when. And more importantly: Will you be ready when your clients start asking for it?
Your Clients Don't Want to Wait
Here's the reality: your clients don't care about legislative timelines. They care about convenience, speed, and getting their documents notarized without unnecessary hassle. When they discover that notaries in other states can handle signings remotely in minutes, they're going to start wondering why their California notary can't do the same.
You have two options:
Tell them to wait a few more years while California catches up
Offer them a solution today by partnering with notaries who are already performing RON legally and professionally
The forward-thinking notaries are choosing option two.
How Smart Notaries Are Offering RON Today
You don't have to abandon your practice or wait for California to catch up. Instead, you can partner with experienced online notaries at California Online Notary Pros, who already handle remote signings every day—notaries who work with California title companies, attorneys, and residents on a regular basis.
Here's how it works:
You remain the trusted notary your clients know and rely on
Your partner handles the online notarization safely, legally, and professionally through a RON-enabled state
Your clients get modern, convenient service without delays or outdated limitations
Everyone wins—especially your customers
By offering this hybrid approach, you're not replacing yourself—you're expanding your capabilities and keeping your clients happy.
Don't Play Catch-Up—Lead the Way
The notaries who thrive in the next decade won't be the ones who waited for permission. They'll be the ones who saw the shift coming and adapted early. They'll be the ones who gave their clients what they needed, when they needed it.
California Online Notary Pros is a team of experienced online notaries who specialize in remote signings for California clients. We're here to help traditional notaries bridge the gap, offer RON services today, and stay ahead of the curve.
Ready to Offer RON Now?
If you want to be a forward-thinking notary instead of playing catch-up in a few years, let's talk. Reach out to explore how a partnership can help you offer remote online notarization today—safely, legally, and professionally.
📩Email us: Admin@CaliforniaOnlineNotaryPros.com to learn more about partnering and giving your clients the modern notarization experience they deserve.
