Remote will notarization with Proof

Notarizing Your Will with Proof

Notarizing your will with Proof is quick and easy, typically taking less than one minute to connect with an online notary. Before beginning the notarization process, please follow these important steps:

Please note that FreeWill does not store or maintain copies of your documents.

Before You Start

  • Download your will and make any necessary edits
  • Important: FreeWill does not store or maintain copies of your documents

Need help downloading your will? Follow our download guide

Notarization Process With Proof

Once you’ve completed your will and navigated to the final step, you can begin the process of notarizing your will with Proof.

  1. From the completion page, select the ‘Notarize documents today’ button

  1. Download your specially formatted PDF will from the popup window


  1. Click the "Open Proof" button on the same popup

  1. Follow the guided notarization process on

Steps on Proof

Once you've opened Proof, you'll need to complete these steps:

  1. Upload your Will - Add the PDF you downloaded from FreeWill
  2. Review your Will - Ensure all information is correct

    Verify your identity - Complete Proof's identity verification process

    Video call with notary and witnesses - You can:

    • Bring your own witnesses at no additional cost, OR
    • Request Proof to provide witnesses for an additional cost.
    • Have a valid photo ID ready for verification
  3. Complete payment - Pay for Proof's notarization service
  4. Receive completed documents - Your notarized Will will be emailed to you

Need Help?

If you have questions about notarizing your documents through Proof, visit Proof's Help Center.

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