The Notarize Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Notarize in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Notarize
The Insider’s Guide
Online notarization and pay-per-use eSign for individuals
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among e-signature and proposal tools, read from Notarize’s own pages.
Made by Notarize, Inc. (dba Proof.com) · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Notarize’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Notarize’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 0 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade
Notarize is a pay-per-use service for having documents notarized online through a video call with a commissioned notary, and for signing documents electronically. It is a sub-brand of Proof, and there is no subscription for individuals. Businesses are sent to Proof for volume accounts.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Notarize, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and notarization needs ID checks and a live session.
- 1
Best for online notarization by the document
Business accounts are priced on Proof's site, not here.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Online notarization
Upload a document, verify your identity and meet a notary by video. The pricing page says the Notarize Network is available around the clock.
- 4
On-demand witnesses
A witness can be added to a notarization for $15 each, and extra signers for $10 each, when a document needs them.
- 5
eSign transactions
A plain electronic signature, without a notary, costs $4 per transaction and covers unlimited signatures for up to 10 signers.
- 6
A 1.6 GPA, above 0 of 78
That is against the other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Your call
You could make the core of Notarize for yourself: documents.
Notarize at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Notarize, Inc. (dba Proof.com)
- Category
- E-Signatures & Proposals
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for online notarization by the document
Notarize connects you to a notary on video and charges per use: $25 for the first notary seal, $15 for each extra seal or witness, $10 per extra signer and $4 for a plain eSign. It is a US service with no free tier. Business accounts are priced on Proof's site, not here.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No subscription: $25 for a first notarization and $4 a plain eSign. Heavy use passes the $20 monthly middle quickly, and occasional use costs less. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial is listed on its pages or in the listing, so nothing is free. |
| Features | C | Online notarization, on-demand witnesses and eSign transactions. It does that job fully, but it is a smaller job than a signing platform. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and notarization needs ID checks and a live session. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no integrations listed on its pages. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Notarize is for
- Fits if you need one document notarised without leaving home
- Works for the odd eSign when you do not want a subscription
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you notarise often, since each extra seal or witness is $15 and each extra signer $10
- Not for you if you are outside the United States, as the pages list US states only
- Watch out: business pricing is on Proof's site, and it is not published
- Skip it if you want templates, tracking or integrations, because none are listed
Good to know
Good for
- One-off personal documents that need a notary seal
- People who sign now and then and do not want a subscription
- Notaries who want to take on-demand calls or serve their own customers
Worth knowing
- Fees are per use: $25 first seal, $15 per extra seal or witness, $10 per extra signer, $4 per eSign.
- Business accounts are handled on Proof's site, and their prices are not published on Notarize.
- The individual service is described for the United States; the pages list US states, not other countries.
- Notarize is a sub-brand of Proof, which is also listed in this directory.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
3
plans to choose from
Notarize is a paid product.
No free plan or trial is listed on its pages or in the listing, so nothing is free.
Pay per notarization
$0
No subscription: $25 for the first notary seal, $15 per extra seal or on-demand witness, $10 per extra signer.
Pay per eSign
$0
No subscription: $4 per eSign transaction, with unlimited signatures and up to 10 signers.
Business
Custom
Varied pricing, set up through a business account on Proof, including employee notaries and identity verification.
Read from notarize.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Online notarization and pay-per-use eSign for individuals. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: documents, file sharing.
Online notarization, on-demand witnesses and eSign transactions.
- Online notarization
- Upload a document, verify your identity and meet a notary by video. The pricing page says the Notarize Network is available around the clock.
- On-demand witnesses
- A witness can be added to a notarization for $15 each, and extra signers for $10 each, when a document needs them.
- eSign transactions
- A plain electronic signature, without a notary, costs $4 per transaction and covers unlimited signatures for up to 10 signers.
- Nationwide validity
- The site says online notarizations are valid in every US state, judged under the law of the notary's commissioning state.
- Notary network
- Notaries can join the network for free and are paid per completed on-demand notarization, or set their own price for their own customers.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Notarize is made by Notarize, Inc. (dba Proof.com).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/78
Other e-signature and proposal tools it is graded above
Notarize's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 6.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 14 of 78) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 79 e-signature and proposal tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Notarize’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 78
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 78
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 78
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 78
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 78
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
You could make the core of Notarize for yourself: documents.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
What you could make
- Documents: an app builder makes this well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- Storing and serving files for other people.
What this rests on. Notarize’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Proof, Docusign, signNow, Dropbox Sign and Signeasy
The 5 tools Notarize is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Proof
Free plan · from $199/mo
Online notarization, e-signatures and ID checks, formerly Notarize.
- Proof has a free plan. Notarize does not.
- Only Proof lists iOS and Android apps.
- Notarize also covers file sharing.
- 2.6GPA
Docusign
Free trial · from $11/mo
E-signature service for sending, signing and tracking agreements.
- Only Docusign lists iOS and Android apps.
- Notarize also covers file sharing.
- Docusign also covers templates and forms.
- 2.6GPA
signNow
Free trial · from $8/mo
E-signatures with unlimited users and a yearly invite allowance.
- Only signNow lists iOS and Android apps.
- Notarize also covers file sharing.
- signNow also covers templates and forms.
- 2.0GPA
Dropbox Sign
Free plan · from $15/mo
E-signature app from Dropbox with unlimited requests on paid plans.
- Dropbox Sign has a free plan. Notarize does not.
- Notarize also covers file sharing.
- Dropbox Sign also covers templates.
- 2.6GPA
Signeasy
Free trial · from $10/mo
E-signatures and contract tracking with mobile apps and AI summaries.
- Only Signeasy lists iOS and Android apps.
- Notarize also covers file sharing.
- Signeasy also covers templates and workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Notarize free?
No. Notarize is a paid product.
How much does Notarize cost?
Notarize lists 3 plans. Pay per notarization: $0.
What platforms does Notarize work on?
Notarize is available on Web.
Does Notarize have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Notarize is listed for Web.
Does Notarize have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Notarize is listed for Web.
Is Notarize open source?
Notarize is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Notarize?
Notarize is made by Notarize, Inc. (dba Proof.com).
What are the alternatives to Notarize?
The closest alternatives to Notarize in our directory are Proof, Docusign, signNow, Dropbox Sign and Signeasy.
How does Notarize compare with other e-signature and proposal tools?
Notarize's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 6.
Could I make my own version of Notarize?
You could make the core of Notarize for yourself: documents. What you would give up is listed below.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Notarize’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Notarize's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Notarize, Inc. (dba Proof.com). Prices change, so check notarize.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Notarize, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/notarize
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Notarize’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Notarize is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Notarize, Inc. (dba Proof.com). Prices and plans change: check notarize.com before you buy.