Understanding X.509 Certificates vs. Your Notary Seal (And How ProNotary Helps!)
When you become a Remote Online Notary, there are two important things you’ll need:
✨ Your X.509 Digital Certificate
✨ Your Electronic Notary Seal
Here’s the difference:
The X.509 Certificate is like your secure digital signature.
It proves that you were the one who notarized the document, protects the document from tampering, and is required by most states for Remote Online Notarization (RON).
The Electronic Notary Seal is like your traditional stamp—but digital!
It shows your official notary information: your name, commission number, and commission expiration date.
👉 Important to know:
Many platforms make you purchase your electronic seal separately through a third party, adding extra hidden costs.
Want to see how to upload your X 509?
💬 At ProNotary, your electronic seal is included — for FREE.
No hidden fees. No surprises.
Sign up today and we’ll walk you through the entire process — step-by-step!
From setting up your X.509 certificate to activating your free, state-compliant seal with ProNotary — you’ll have everything you need to start notarizing online with confidence. 🚀
