Innovating Digital Notarization

As the world becomes increasingly digital, the challenge of establishing trust in online interactions grows. With the rise of sophisticated software and AI capable of creating life-like content, it has become more difficult to verify authenticity and identity. This crisis in confidence threatens the very foundation of commerce and society, which rely on trust.

For centuries, notaries have played a crucial role in verifying identities and creating legally binding records. Notarizations ensure that signatures are genuine and that the person signing is who they claim to be. These trusted records are essential for various aspects of society, such as transferring property rights, making financial decisions, and granting medical powers of attorney.

To address the need for trusted records in the digital age, Notarize pioneered remote online notarization, making it accessible, secure, and easy to use. Notarize has enabled significant milestones, including the first virtual mortgage closing, the first online auto sale, and the first digitally signed will. The platform has facilitated billions in real estate transactions and saved businesses substantial time and money.

The mission has always been to bring trust to every agreement. Achieving this requires reliable infrastructure that combines auditable identification with cryptographic evidence. This vision has led to the creation of Proof, the world’s first identity-assured transaction management platform.

Signatures Are Not Enough—You Need Proof

When risk is low and speed is important, a simple signature may suffice. When the law requires it, notarization is necessary. But when trust is paramount, Proof is essential. Proof introduces NIST IAL2 compliant signatures, combining strong identification with biometric verification to meet national security standards. This makes it much harder to forge signatures and ensures that every interaction can be cryptographically secured.

Notaries Unlock Decentralized Trust

Humans remain central to trust, even in a digital world. Notaries, as trusted agents of the state, are trained to verify identities and record transactions. Proof leverages the Notarize Network to provide on-demand, live identity verification by notaries, ensuring that businesses can achieve identity verification at scale without long wait times or manual backlogs. The network operates 24/7, providing enterprise-scale human verification.

Fraud Prevention at the Core

Proof is designed to prevent signature forgery and fraud. The platform monitors every transaction for suspicious activity, flagging those that require review. Businesses benefit from fraud signals and enriched identity data on every transaction, ensuring that digital signatures are as secure as possible.

Lock in Proof, Unlock Trust

A signature alone is not enough; it must be backed by auditable identification and cryptographic evidence. Enhanced Signer Identification is available across the platform, providing an audit log that includes the signer’s location, device fingerprint, public records, and ID scans. This information is cryptographically bound to the document, making it tamper-proof and self-verifying.

A Smart Trust Platform

Businesses need to ensure that contracts are properly signed and legally binding. Proof’s Smart Execution Engine understands the rules and risks associated with different types of agreements, taking into account state laws, county recording rules, and underwriting policies. The platform can recommend additional verification steps, such as secondary IDs or witnesses, and will eventually incorporate company risk and compliance policies.

Built to the Highest Standard of Trust and Security

Proof is committed to achieving the highest standards of trust and security. The platform is working towards NIST IAL2 certification for identity verification, enabling it to serve transactions with strict regulatory requirements. Soon, all notaries on the platform will have AATL compliant digital certificates, ensuring that notarizations are self-verifying and secure. This level of security requires advanced hardware and certified audits, reflecting Proof’s commitment to integrity.

The Future with Proof

Looking ahead, Proof aims to provide every consumer with a verified identity that can be used for major life transactions, such as buying a home or car, applying for loans, or signing important agreements. With Proof, businesses can establish trust instantly, reduce friction, and make it easier for customers to do business. The platform will use biometrics and cryptographic signatures to secure all interactions, setting a new standard for trust in the digital world.

Welcome to the beginning of a new era in digital trust. More stories and updates about Proof’s technology and customer experiences will be shared in the coming weeks.