Digital Closing Resources for Borrowers
The "Digital Closing Resources for Borrowers" page by Proof provides comprehensive guidance and training materials—including supplements on APIs, data privacy, digital certificates, notary use, and real estate—to help borrowers understand and navigate the remote online notarization process, identity verification, and online signing sessions during digital closings.
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Borrowers completing digital closings often have questions about how remote online notarization works, how identity verification happens, and what to expect during an online signing session.
The resources below walk through each part of that experience, from foundational concepts to the step-by-step signing process.
Some explain how remote online notarization works and why lenders and title companies are adopting digital closings. Others answer common questions about eligibility, technology requirements, and the notarization session.
Together, they provide the context borrowers need to complete their closing online with confidence.
Intro to Proof
What it is
An introduction to Proof and how the platform enables borrowers to sign and notarize important closing documents online instead of meeting a notary in person. It explains how the platform verifies identity, connects borrowers with a commissioned notary, and creates a secure record of the notarization process.
When to use it
Start here to understand what Proof is, how digital closings work, and what you can expect when completing your signing online.
What Is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
What it is
A simple overview of remote online notarization and how the online signing experience works. It explains how borrowers connect with a notary through live audio and video, complete identity verification, review documents, and sign during a secure online session.
When to use it
Review this resource to understand the basics of remote online notarization and how the digital signing process works before your closing.
Remote Online Notarization (RON) FAQ for Borrowers
What it is
A detailed FAQ covering common questions borrowers have about signing online, including eligibility, technology requirements, identity verification, the notarization session, and how documents are delivered after signing.
When to use it
Use this resource if you have questions about how your online closing works or what to expect during the notarization session. It addresses the most common questions borrowers ask before signing.
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Cumulative On-Demand Notary Availability Downtime(in a given calendar month as measured by Proof monitoring systems, converted to minutes)
On-Demand Notary Downtime Credit
Up to 240 minutes
No On-Demand Notary Downtime Credit
241-360 minutes
1%
361-480 minutes
3%
481-600 minutes
5%
601 minutes or greater
7%
Platform Availability Percentage
(in a given calendar month as measured by Proof monitoring systems)
Platform Downtime Credit
99.9% or higher
No Platform Downtime Credit
97% - 99.9%
1%
95% - 97%
3%
93% - 95%
5%
Below 93%
7%
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Acknowledgement Time (During Business Hours)
Provision of Incident Resolution or Interim Process
If Interim Process is provided, Maximum Timeframe for Provision of Incident Resolution
Level 1
1 hour
8 hours
36 hours
Level 2
4 hours
24 hours
5 days