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 , device , and electronic transaction manager , 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 .