Be a document witness

Here's how to be a document witness for someone you know during a notary meeting on the Proof platform. 

If you are acting as a credible identifying witness, read Act as a credible identifying witness for someone you know instead. 

Who can do this

To be a witness for someone you know, you must meet both of the following conditions:

• Be physically located in the same place as the signer
• Use the same device as the signer to complete the transaction

What to expect

The signer and notary will join the meeting first. When the notary is ready, they will invite you to officially join the meeting as a witness through the platform. This way, your presence as the witness is recorded and you are able to add your information and signature(s) to the document where needed.

You must appear on camera throughout the witness until the notary says you can exit.

Act as a witness

⚠️ The signer cannot complete this process for the witness.

1. Provide your name and contact information.
2. Review and check the box if you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
3. Click the Add witness button.
   
4. Tap or click the witness signature field in the document when the notary makes you the penholder.
   • You can tell that the notary made you the penholder when Active user appears under your name in the left panel. 
     
5. Select the desired font Signature from the options, or click the Draw It tab from the top.
   • Read this article if you need help with your signature.
6. Review the terms of the signature and click Create and apply if you agree.

When the notary instructs you to do so, you may leave the meeting and/or go off camera.