# NotaryAct - Electronic Journal > Official Notary Journal Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id577611054](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id577611054) ## Overview - **ID:** `id577611054` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** NotaryAct - **Category:** Business - **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (96 ratings) - **Version:** 4.2.6 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-09 - **First published:** 2012-11-16 - **Size:** 12 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-23 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notaryact-electronic-journal/id577611054) - **Website:** [https://notaryact.com/about-us/](https://notaryact.com/about-us/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://notaryact.com/privacy-policy/](https://notaryact.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description The #1 Electronic Notary Journal. Trusted by 25,000+ Notaries since 2012. Scan ID, create compliant entry in seconds. Try it for free! Modernize your journal today Replace the Paper Journal. Stay Compliant. Save Hours Every Week. NotaryAct is the original and most trusted electronic notary journal built by notaries, for notaries. Since 2012, over 25,000 notary professionals and more than 1 million journal entries later, no other app comes close. Scan. Tap. Done. Stop handwriting names, addresses, ID numbers, and expiration dates. Simply scan the back of a signer's driver's license and NotaryAct instantly pre-fills the entire journal entry accurately, in seconds. No typos. No missed fields. No delays. Stay Compliant, Everywhere It Counts NotaryAct creates sequential, non-modifiable, time-stamped, GPS-tagged journal records that meet state notary laws and National Mortgage Settlement requirements. Your entries are encrypted at the AES-256 level and stored securely in the cloud - never on your device NotaryAct is accepted as a paper journal replacement in 45 states. (Check NotaryAct.com for your state.) Built for Busy Notaries & Signing Agents - Scan a driver's license barcode, signer info populates in seconds - Signer signs once for all entries (vs. once per entry in a paper journal) - Offline mode, work without internet, sync when connected - Multiple draft entries, prep ahead, finalize at the signing table - Document pages track which signer signed which documents - Mileage tracking, stamp counting, fees, and more, run your whole business - Customize what fields you capture, the order and section and what's required, you are in control - Face ID & Touch ID supported - View and print your journal from any browser and in the app Your Records. Safe. Unlike a paper journal that can be lost, damaged, or stolen, your NotaryAct entries are encrypted, redundant, and always accessible. Every entry is time stamped and GPS stamped providing protection for both you and your signers. Trusted by Industry Leaders Recommended by notary educators, NNA Notary of the Year recipients, and signing agent course instructors across the country. "NotaryAct is the ideal product for professional notaries." — Elaine Wright Harris, NNA Notary of the Year "I cannot imagine life without it." — DBest Notary, Maryland Try Free for 30 Days — No Credit Card Required For more information: NotaryAct.com ## Rankings - #135,653 — Overall ## Review summary NotaryAct is widely praised for saving time, enabling fast data capture via ID scanning, and offering a secure, paperless journal with strong support. Users also value easy searchability and cross-device convenience. Common drawbacks center on pricing/trial clarity, missing iPad app support, and onboarding/purchasing friction. Overall, it’s seen as a key time-saver and professional tool for mobile notaries, with room to improve pricing transparency and multi-device support. ### Pros - Saves significant time at the signing table and improves overall efficiency by reducing manual data entry. - ID/license scanning auto-populates fields, reducing handwriting and errors and speeding up the process. - Digital, portable journal stored on device with cloud backups for secure, permanent records (no need for paper). - Excellent customer support and willingness to provide training and assistance. - Strong searchability and organization of past entries, making it easy to retrieve records. ### Cons - Pricing and trial information are unclear or criticized (desire for a longer or clearer trial and visible subscription pricing). - Lack of a dedicated iPad app / insufficient iPad-specific support noted by users who primarily work on iPad. - Onboarding and purchasing flow can be confusing or buggy (account creation issues and unclear purchasing process). ## Similar extensions and apps - [Notary eJournal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1517094829) — 4.70 / 5 - [Notary Journal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6451382799) - [NotaryLog: Notary Journal App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6798790165) - [Seal: Notary Journal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6785455220) - [Simple Notary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1600174126) — 5.00 / 5 - [Notary Exam Prep 2026](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758685065) — 5.00 / 5 - [SealDesk: Notary Journal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6789536521) - [BlueNotary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761999017) — 3.00 / 5 - [NotaryDesk: Job Log + CSV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6768798624) - [NotaryGadget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1633651969) — 4.90 / 5 - [The Notary App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6498901113) - [NowNotary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6483211342) --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id577611054)