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Introducing On-Demand Witness | Proof

Proof has introduced On-Demand Witness, a feature within its Notarize Network that allows trained notaries to instantly join digital notarization sessions as witnesses—streamlining the addition of witnesses for documents like trusts, wills, real estate closings, financial POAs, and healthcare directives, thereby eliminating delays and logistical challenges by enabling witnesses to be summoned with a click during meetings regardless of location or prior arrangement.

Updated March 2026

In the fast-paced world of digital transactions and agreements, ensuring the credibility and compliance of sensitive documents is paramount. This often means adding witnesses to notarized documents for an additional layer of review and protection. However, involving more people and processes can become cumbersome and fraught with logistical challenges and delays.

Proof has launched a new capability: On-Demand Witness. Proof’s network of on-demand notaries now has the flexibility to incorporate witnesses into transactions quickly and efficiently, regardless of location, relationship, or availability.

On-Demand Witness is available for documents requiring notarization and witnessing, such as:

  • Trusts and wills
  • Real estate closings in Florida
  • Financial power of attorney (POA)
  • Advanced healthcare directives

Streamline Witness Addition and Document Completion

Proof’s Notarize Network is the world’s largest and fastest panel of online notaries. Now, during a meeting, a notary can summon a witness to join simultaneously with the click of a button. This witness is a trained notary from the Notarize Network. The witness will join, perform their duties, and can leave to help serve additional customers and use cases. The average wait time for a notary in the Notarize Network is less than a second.

This is helpful as signers often discover the need for a witness only during the meeting, leading to a frustrating customer experience. Previously, notaries could not help the signer, so meetings were terminated for something completely preventable.

Efficient and Effective Witnessing

Proof’s On-Demand Witness feature simplifies the process of adding witnesses to transactions and ensures that witness signatures are correctly included. You can specify the need for witness signatures and their locations in a document before sending it to a signer. However, if the need for a witness signature is overlooked during document creation, the platform provides tools to seamlessly add witness signatures during a notary meeting. This ensures a smooth experience for all parties involved and ensures that the document is completed accurately.

Key Benefits for Businesses and Signers

On-Demand Witness eliminates scheduling conflicts, geographic limitations, and last-minute delays that traditionally plague witness-required transactions. Businesses can maintain their document completion timelines while signers enjoy the convenience of immediate witness access—no need to coordinate with friends, family, or colleagues. The entire process remains secure and compliant, with trained notaries serving as qualified witnesses who understand legal requirements and proper procedures.

How On-Demand Witness Works

All the benefits of On-Demand Witness are now available. Learn more by connecting with your Proof sales representative.

  1. 1.Leverage the Notarize Network for all documents, including those with witness requirements.
  2. 2.Communicate the need for a witness as normal.
  3. 3.When it comes time for the meeting, the notary will be able to “Add a Witness” – determining number, location, and relationship.
  4. 4.If a remote, on-demand witness is called, they will join the meeting and facilitate completion of the transaction.
  5. 5.Document is completed as required!

With the launch of On-Demand Witness, Proof is revolutionizing how witnesses are included for sensitive and complex transactions. By providing an easy-to-use, efficient solution, users are empowered to navigate layered requirements with ease and confidence.

Stay tuned for more on the launch of On-Demand Witness, and be sure to watch the on-demand webinar for additional details.