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Will my Computer Work for Remote Notarization?

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Set up your computer to use Notarize.

Internet Browsers

We currently support three web browsers:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari

📝 If you are using a browser with an extended release (typically on a business computer in a large organization) the application may not work because your organization may have disabled features that are required to run the Notarize application. 

Internet Connection Speed

Notarize requires a reliable internet connection in order to successfully complete a
notarization. We require that you have consistent download speeds of 5 Mbps and upload speeds of 3Mbps.

You may use this tool to test your internet speed. 

Camera & Microphone

Notarize requires access to your camera & microphone in order to complete the video call with a commissioned e-Notary Public. This means if your computer doesn’t have a built-in camera and microphone, you must have a peripheral (aftermarket) camera & microphone.

To provide access, please follow the instructions below:

Chrome

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Navigate to Notarize.com, the site that wants to use your microphone and camera. 
  3. In the dropdown that appears, you have a few options. Select "Allow". This allows the site to use your camera and microphone. You'll see a notice to confirm this:
    • More information can be found here.
    • There is a known issue for some Chrome users who are unable to access their microphone functionality. Troubleshooting information can be found here.

Firefox

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Navigate to Notarize.com, the site that wants to use your microphone and camera. 
  3. There is a small “i” icon located to the left of the URL box at the top of the screen. Click this icon. 
  4. Click the right-pointing arrow to the right of Notarize.com in the drop-down menu. Then click “More Information”. 
  5. In the window that appears, select the “Permissions” tab then select “Allow” in the rows containing the following permissions:
    • Use the Camera
    • Use the Microphone
    • Access Your Location

*More information can be found here.

Safari

  1. Launch Safari on your Mac.
  2. Go to Notarize.com, the site that wants to use your microphone and camera. 
  3. Click on the Safari app menu in the upper left corner of the screen.
  4. Click 'Preferences'.
  5. Select the "Websites" tab.
  6. Click on the camera in the sidebar.
  7. Select a website that is currently open.
  8. Select the permission for the website. You can allow, deny, or require the website to ask permission every time.
  9. Click on the microphone in the sidebar.
  10. Select a website that is currently open.
  11. Select the permission for the website. You can allow, deny, or require the website to ask permission every time.

*More info can be found here

Location

Notarize requires Location access as a security measure. 

Chrome

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click "More Settings".
  3. At the bottom, click "Show Advanced Settings".
  4. In the 'Privacy' section, click "Content Settings"
  5. In the dialog that appears, scroll down to the "Location" section. Select your default permission for future location requests:
    • Allow all sites to track your physical location: Select this option to let all sites automatically see your location.
    • Ask when a site tries to track your physical location: Select this option if you want Google Chrome to alert you whenever a site wants to see your location.
    • Do not allow any site to track your physical location: Select this option to automatically deny requests for your location.

*More information can be found here. 

Firefox

  1. Navigate to the site to which you've given permission.
  2. Go to the 'Tools' menu, then select "Page Info".
  3. Select the "Permissions" tab.
  4. Change the setting for "Share Location".

*More information can be found here.

Safari

  1. Choose 'System Preferences' from the Apple menu.
  2. Click the 'Security & Privacy' icon in the System Preferences window.
  3. Click the 'Privacy' tab.
  4. If the padlock icon in the lower-left is locked, click it and enter an admin name and password to unlock it.
  5. Select 'Location Services'.
  6. Check the "Enable Location Services" checkbox.
  7. Ensure the Safari app is selected.

*More info can be found here

Still have questions you can't find answers to? Click the chat icon in the corner of your screen to start a chat with us or send us an email at support@notarize.com!

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