Can You Sign or Notarize a Will Online?
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Online notarization has become normal for a lot of documents, so it's fair to ask whether your will can be handled the same way. For wills, the answer is usually no, and it's worth knowing why.
Quick answer: In most states you cannot fully sign or notarize a will online. Even though remote online notarization (RON) is now legal in almost every state, wills are commonly excluded, because a will still requires in-person witnessing. Only about a dozen states that have passed "electronic will" laws allow a will to be signed and stored entirely online. Everywhere else, you print your will and sign it in person with witnesses.