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IN-PERSON ELECTRONIC NOTARIZATION

Exceptional speed and accuracy at the closing table with IPEN

In-person electronic notarization (IPEN) improves efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction while providing a convenient and familiar closing experience.

Unlock digital options with the power of IPEN

Stavvy’s IPEN functionality delivers the efficiency of eClosing without replacing the personal touch of a traditional closing.

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Drive efficiency and security at the closing table

IPEN offers a fast, efficient, and secure way to sign documents at the closing table by replacing paper with a digital experience.

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Streamline the signing experience

Spend less time and money per transaction by eliminating the resources required to print and prepare a traditional paper closing.

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Improve accuracy with fewer errors

A digital signing experience eliminates the reliance on “stare and compare.” Reduce the risk of missed documents, signatures, and costly post-closing remediation.

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Offer an exceptional customer experience

Signers and notaries spend less time at the closing table by eliminating paper.

The Future of Closing is Face-to-Face, Not Paper-to-Paper.

Keep the vital, high-trust element of an in-person meeting while eliminating the risks and friction of paper. Our IPEN platform ensures instant, tamper-sealed e-signatures, real-time audit trails, and error-proof compliance for every transaction.

Hit play to experience a secure, compliant, and modern IPEN closing.

Where is IPEN available?

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This map is intended to provide general information about IPEN laws in the United States and its territories. State law websites should be consulted for all questions or conflicts, as they provide the most recent information. Updated August 2025.
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IPEN is a digital alternative to the traditional signing experience 

| INSTANT EFFICIENCY 

  • Simple, intuitive experience
  • Optional digital ID verification
  • Execute an entire closing electronically
  • eRecord documents with your registrar

Security measures built with you in mind

| SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Digital certificates to ensure integrity
  • Tamper sealed documents upon execution
  • Digital audit trails logging every closing detail
  • Electronic notary journals
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Comparing IPEN and RON

Experience IPEN
In-Person Electronic Notarization		 RON
Remote Online Notarization
Closing Meeting The signer and notary meet in person The signer and notary meet virtually via video conferencing
Signer ID Verification The notary can verify the signer's identity through traditional means or with digital ID verification Signer completes knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and digital ID verification
Devices The signer and notary use the same computer or tablet to sign and notarize documents The signer and notary use separate devices to sign and notarize documents

Learn more about virtual closing meetings for speedier transactions at scale.

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MISMO® certified solution

The Stavvy platform meets MISMO standards and best practices so that you can offer IPEN with confidence. 

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SOC2 Compliant

Stavvy maintains a SOC 2 Type 2 audit report to demonstrate our commitment to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer data. 

Powerful digital signing experience with a familiar touch

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