E-notarization and Remote Online Notarization (RON) both use digital technology, but they are not the same. In Ohio, e-notarization requires the signer and notary to be physically together, while RON allows notarizations to be completed remotely using secure audio-video technology. Understanding the differences helps individuals and businesses choose the right notarization method.

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