A virtual notary Kiosk is disclosed for performing live electronic
personal signatory verification, authentication and screening for the
purpose of transacting remote electronic notarizations with live
notaries. The virtual notary is a process that is compliant with the
Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, and Electronic Signatures in Global
and National Commerce Act. The virtual notary incorporates several
electronic components, (digital web cam, electronic signature and
thumbprint pad, electronic notary seal, electronic notary journal,
video/audio transmission software for cellular/PDA or portable pc device,
P.O.S. {point of sale} device, and electronic transaction manager
{computer}, electronic scanner/printer, electronic remote notary/client
software); all of the aforementioned allow both potential signatory and
notary to execute electronic notarizations from remote locations.