IPEN Signer FAQ – Stavvy

Q: What is IPEN? How is IPEN different from RON?

A: In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) is an electronic notarization meeting held in person. While at the same physical location. Annotations are completed on an electronic device, not paper signatures.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) is when documents are notarized in an electronic form where the signer uses an electronic signature and appears before the notary using online audio-video technology.

Q: Can one signer be in-person and another remote?

A: Unfortunately, no. To conduct a signing via IPEN with Stavvy all attendees are required to be in person, together.

Q: What should I bring to an IPEN meeting?

A: You should bring a non-expired, government-issued ID (passport, state ID, or driver's license) and a smartphone with wifi and photo capability.

Q: What if I don't have a smartphone?

A: The solution to this will depend on the notary's platform settings. Please make the notary aware before your meeting, that you do not have a smartphone.

Q: Should I bring my own device to complete the signing with?

A: No, the notary will have a computer or laptop to complete the signing with.

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