[IA] How to get your RON/Electronic Endorsement in Iowa

[IA] How to get your RON/Electronic Endorsement in Iowa​

Before you can use the Notary Hub platform by Everything Legal, you must be currently commissioned as a traditional notary.

Note: If you do not already have a notary license, you must complete that as your first step — or submit the Remote Online Notary Application along with your Iowa Notary Commission.

Steps to Become a RON in Iowa​

Every state that allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) requires that it be performed using approved software that includes:

  • Identity-proofing technology
  • E-signing capability
  • Secure storage of notarial act recordings

Notary Hub provides all of this — and more.

You can:

  • Obtain a cloud-based X.509 Digital Signing Certificate from our SSL partners at a discounted rate (or bring your existing certificate). [Get Your Digital Certificate](X509 Certificate Setup Guide).
  • Create your Electronic Signature and Digital Stamp in one place through our all-in-one platform.
  • Use the built-in Electronic Journal to document your remote notarizations, including video session recordings stored securely for 10 years.

Need to access a recording later? You can do so right from your Electronic Journal!

What you get with Notary Hub

Step 2: Complete a Remote Notary Training Course​

Iowa requires notaries to complete a state-approved RON training course as part of registration.
The course covers laws, procedures, and best practices for remote notarization.

  • Exam: There is no exam required.
  • Proof of Completion: You must submit your course certificate when applying to the Secretary of State.

Step 3: Complete the Remote Online Notary Application​

Once you have your training certificate, complete the
Online Remote Notary Application
through the Iowa Secretary of State website.

When filling out the application:

  • Select Notary Hub by Everything Legal as your RON service provider from the drop-down list.
  • Attach your proof of training completion before submitting.

Iowa Secretary of State

Additional Information for Iowa RONs​

  • The full RON authorization process can take up to six weeks:

    • 4 weeks to receive your traditional commission (if needed).
    • 2 additional weeks to complete RON training and submit your online application.

  • While Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance is not required, it is strongly recommended for protection.

  • Jurisdiction Rule:
    Iowa Remote Online Notaries may perform RONs for signers located anywhere, as long as the notary is physically present within Iowa during the notarization.

Once your authorization is approved, you’ll be ready to perform Remote Online Notarizations using the Notary Hub platform.