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UD Notarize

Free · 3/month

Two functions: self-certify any document cryptographically (SHA-256 hash + cryptographic timestamp), or prepare a document for submission to a Remote Online Notarization service.

⚠ This tool does not replace a licensed notary for court filings, real estate transactions, or international legal documents.
✦ Free · 3/month — Pro features free during beta
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When is self-certification sufficient?

Business agreements

Internal contracts, NDAs, service agreements between known parties.

Personal records

Diary entries, correspondence records, internal memos.

Proof of receipt

Confirming you received a document at a specific time.

Copyright records

Establishing you created a work at a specific moment.

Self-certification vs legal notarization

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Legal notarization required for

Court filings, real estate transactions, international legal documents, sworn affidavits.

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Self-certification sufficient for

Business agreements, personal records, copyright timestamps, proof of receipt.

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RON services

Notarize.com, DocVerify — legally accepted for most documents in many US states. UD prepares your document for submission.

UD Notarize

Self-certification: instant, free, cryptographic. RON prep: structured .uds ready for submission to licensed RON services.

Runs in your browser. No files stored. Part of the Universal Document™ ecosystem.