What Documents Can Be Remotely Notarized (RON) for Use in India?

India is not a Hague Apostille Convention member, which means document requirements are more strict — especially around notarization.

While Remote Online Notarization (RON) is legally valid in Texas, India does not universally accept RON for all document types.

Documents Often Accepted with RON for India

These are typically private, non-government documents:

• Affidavits

• Powers of Attorney (POA) (case-by-case)

• Authorization letters

• Business declarations

• Some corporate resolutions

⚠️ Acceptance depends on:

• The Indian authority receiving the document

• Whether consular legalization is required after apostille

Documents Commonly NOT Accepted with RON for India

India often requires wet-ink notarization for:

• Property-related POAs

• Bank documents

• Immigration filings

• Court-related documents

When in doubt, in-person notarization is safer.

Government Records

The following cannot be notarized at all:

• Birth certificates

• Marriage certificates

• Death certificates

These must be certified copies issued by the appropriate authority before apostille or legalization.

Final Tip for India

India is one of the most document-sensitive countries. Always confirm acceptance before using RON. When clients are unsure, we default to the method most likely to be accepted to avoid rejection.