The Secretary of State states that you must already be a commissioned Iowa notary public before you can perform remote online notarizations. Iowa notary commissions renew every three years.
Iowa's RON page says the notary must complete the remote online notarization course approved by the Secretary of State and submit satisfactory proof of completion with the additional application.
The official page states that commissioned notaries must submit an additional application identifying the technology they intend to use. The state also publishes a list of approved remote technology providers.
Iowa expressly says that services such as Skype, Zoom, or Facebook do not satisfy the state's RON requirements. The approved software must support identity proofing, electronic signing, and storage of the session recording.
Iowa items confirmed from official sources
- Iowa commissioned notaries do not automatically receive remote authority.
- Commission term confirmed from official Iowa materials: three years.
- The Iowa RON registration itself has no state fee, but the notary must already hold an Iowa commission.
- The approved Iowa RON course fee is listed as $30 on the official page.
- A separate Iowa remote-notary application is required.
- Generic video-conference tools do not satisfy Iowa RON rules.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Confirm current Iowa requirements before applying, buying tools, or performing notarial acts. Reviewed March 14, 2026.