ND Online Notarization
Online Notarization in North Dakota
Notarize your North Dakota documents online with a live certified notary on video. Available 24/7 — no appointment, no travel, no after-hours fees. Remote online notarization has been legal in North Dakota since 2019.
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Remote Online Notarization in North Dakota
North Dakota has enacted permanent Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation, enabling residents and businesses to notarize documents via secure video conference with a certified notary. The governing statute is North Dakota Century Code Chapter 44-06.1.
With ClosingIQ, you can notarize any of 26 document types — from deeds and powers of attorney to healthcare directives and immigration paperwork — all from your computer or phone. Our AI scans your document first, extracting key data and flagging potential issues before the notarization session begins.
How It Works in North Dakota
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Upload your document
PDF, DOCX, or image. AI scans it in 90 seconds.
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Review AI extraction
See extracted parties, amounts, dates, and risk flags with citations.
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Click "Notarize"
A live certified notary appears on video within minutes.
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Verify your identity
Knowledge-based authentication + government ID scan.
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Sign and notarize
Digital seal applied. Audio/video recording for the record.
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Download or apostille
Get your notarized document instantly, or send for apostille.
North Dakota Notary Fee Information
State fee cap: $5 per notarial act
ClosingIQ pricing for North Dakota notarization ranges from $45 to $175 depending on the document type. Pro subscribers save 20%, higher tiers save up to 60%.
Language & Interpreter Information
Sessions conducted in English. The notarial certificate, seal, and verbal instructions are in English. Your document may be in any language — the notary notarizes your signature, not the document content.
Direct communication required. North Dakota law requires the notary to communicate directly with the signer. Third-party interpreters are not authorized for the ceremony. If you need language assistance, your session can be routed to a state that permits interpreters (AZ, CO, FL, MS, NC, PA).
Need your document in another language? ClosingIQ translates documents in 189 languages before or after notarization. This information does not constitute legal advice — verify current requirements with your Secretary of State.
Common Documents Notarized in North Dakota
- Oil and gas leases
- Agricultural contracts
- Real estate deeds
- Powers of attorney
- Mineral rights documents
Need an Apostille in North Dakota?
After notarization, ClosingIQ can handle apostille for your North Dakota documents through the North Dakota Secretary of State.
- Address:
- 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108, Bismarck, ND 58505
- Fee:
- $10 per document
- Processing:
- 3-5 business days; walk-in available in Bismarck
North Dakota at a Glance
- Capital
- Bismarck
- Population
- 790,000
- RON Legal
- Yes (since 2019)
- Notary Fee Cap
- $5 per notarial act
- Key Industries
- Oil and gas (Bakken formation), Agriculture, Energy, Technology
Notarization Pricing
For North Dakota documents
Frequently Asked Questions — North Dakota Notarization
Is remote online notarization legal in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota adopted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) in 2019, making it one of the early adopters of RON. The state's rural nature makes RON especially valuable.
What is the notary fee cap in North Dakota?
North Dakota caps notary fees at $5 per notarial act for both in-person and remote notarizations.
How do I get an apostille in North Dakota?
Submit your document to the North Dakota Secretary of State with a $10 fee. Walk-in service is available at the Bismarck office. Mail processing takes 3-5 business days.
Is RON critical for the Bakken oil industry in North Dakota?
Yes. The Bakken oil formation generates massive demand for mineral leases, royalty agreements, and drilling permits. RON enables landowners and oil companies to complete transactions without traveling across the state.
Can agricultural documents be notarized via RON in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota is a top producer of wheat, sunflowers, and other crops. RON is widely used for farm leases, USDA filings, and agricultural contracts in rural areas.
Can I use an interpreter during notarization in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota operates under the doctrine of direct communication, which requires the notary to communicate directly with the signer in a shared language. Third-party interpreters are not authorized for the notarial ceremony. If you need language assistance, your session can be routed to one of the six states that permit interpreters (AZ, CO, FL, MS, NC, PA). ClosingIQ offers 189-language document translation.
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