Upload a document to start a notarization

Upload documents with a computer or mobile device to sign a document in front of a notary.

If a business sent you a document, read Sign a Document Sent to You by a Business Using Proof for instructions.

Who this is for

The information and/or process below applies to all users on the Proof platform.

What you need

To meet with a notary and complete an online notarization transaction on the Proof platform, you generally need the following items:

• U.S. Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number for knowledge-based authentication
  • If you don't have one of these identifiers, you may be given the option to complete the transaction with selfie photos, which are compared to your photo ID.
• Government-issued photo ID for credential analysis
• A valid email address
• A device with audio/video capabilities

Documents may have specific ID requirements for notarization. If this is the case, follow the document instructions. Here is a list of acceptable forms of ID for most documents.

Upload the document

1. Open the upload document page.
2. Click Add a document to select a PDF file from your hard drive.
   
   • Scan the QR code with your smartphone to scan physical documents.
3. Select the document from your computer's local drive or mobile device files.
   • To add another document, click + Add another document
   • To edit the name of the uploaded file, click the pencil icon to the right of the file name
   • To delete the file from your transaction, click the trash bin icon
4. Review your document in the preview to ensure it is correct, and select Continue.
   ⚠️ Ensure the entire document is uploaded, not just the signature page.
5. Indicate if anyone else needs to sign the document.
   • If yes, see Get a document notarized with two or more signers.
   • If no, click Continue and proceed to the next step.
6. Provide your email address or sign up with Google.
7. Create a password and click Continue.
8. Indicate whether or not the document requires a witness or a second signer.
   • If a witness is required, they must be physically in the room with you or the notary can invite an On-Demand Witness for an additional fee. Read more about witnesses here.
9. Provide your name, then click Continue.
10. (Optional) Click + Add pronouns (optional) to add your pronouns if desired.
11. Prepare your the document using the tools provided in the panel on the right.
12. Once you're satisfied, click Continue.
13. Provide your date of birth and the last 4 digits of your U.S. Social Security number.
14. Provide your home address. 
15. Indicate if you're currently physically located at your home address. 
    • If Yes, click Continue and proceed through the process.
    • If No, click Continue and provide the address of your present location. 
16. Follow the prompts to proceed to your meeting with a notary.