Since the start of the pandemic, a notable number of new disruptive technologies have been adopted at an increasing rate in various industries. The legal-tech space is no exception to this. Since the notarization of documents relied heavily on in-person meetings, Remote Online Notarization has quickly gained momentum as a Covid-safe alternative.
As can be seen on the Google Trends graph below regarding searches for Remote Online Notarization, the start of the pandemic resulted in a great spike of interest. Notably, the number of searches kept at a significantly higher level than pre-corona, which inter alia indicates growing adoption.
This thriving adoption is a logical outcome of the win-win situation RON allows for both companies and notaries.
Why use RON as a company?
- Better Customer Experience: No need to commute to have documents sealed at time-consuming in-person meetings. Usage of RON provides appointments that fit your schedule best instead, while making the entire process more convenient, efficient and more pleasant overall.
- Transparency: Signed copies must be sent to all involved parties, making RON transactions transparent and trustworthy.
- Security: Fraud risk is reduced by credential analysis and robust identity proofing.
- Work Remotely: No need to travel to notaries. Operating the legal side of a purely remote business has finally come to the internet as well. Notarized documents needed to open bank accounts, rent offices, register trademarks, etc. are all available after a few clicks and an efficient online meeting.
- Eco-Friendly: RON reduces paperwork and eliminates unnecessary travel, hence reducing a company’s ecological footprint.
- SDG16: Simple online access to notaries which enhances the inclusion of various groups (e.g. non-mobile elderly) as well as access to justice.
This article was written by Jules de Bruin, B2B Marketing Intern at Legitify.
