Notarize an LLC Operating Agreement Over Zoom from China
A handful of US states require notarization for LLC operating agreements or amendments. Many banks also require a notarized operating agreement before opening a business account. We handle it on Zoom.
Why this is hard to DIY
- ! State requirements vary. We confirm whether your state requires notarization before booking.
- ! Amendments admitting new members usually require live signatures from all members.
What you get for $499
- ✓ A scheduled 30 minute Zoom session with a US commissioned notary.
- ✓ Pre flight document review so the wording, signature blocks, and jurat language pass on the first try.
- ✓ A US recognized notarized document, ready in under 24 hours.
- ✓ Optional paper original couriered to your recipient, quoted up front.
To start, we just need:
- → Unsigned operating agreement or amendment.
- → State of LLC formation.
- → All member names if amending membership.
- → Photo of your US passport.
- → Number of signers on the document.
- → Your filing or closing deadline.
Frequently asked
Does an LLC operating agreement need to be notarized? +
In most states, no. An operating agreement is a contract between the members and is binding once everyone signs. Notarization comes up when a bank or lender wants a notarized copy before opening a business account or funding a loan, or when a state asks for it on a specific amendment or member admission. If someone in your deal has asked for a notarized operating agreement, that request is what controls, and we handle the signing over Zoom.
Which states require notarization of LLC operating agreements? +
Most states do not require it for the agreement itself but require it for amendments, member admissions, or when filing with banks. We screen your specific case before quoting.
Pricing
Flat $499 for one document and one signer covers the great majority of cases. Extra documents, extra signers, witnesses, or a paper original get one exact quote before you pay.
| What you need | Price |
|---|---|
| Base notarization 1 document, 1 signer, one Zoom session, notarized PDF in under 24 hours | $499 |
| Same day, asked after noon China time Only if a slot opens. Not guaranteed, no charge if we cannot | + $199 |
| Extra documents, extra signers, witnesses, paper original Tell us what you have and we quote it before you pay | Quoted |
What does the $499 cover? +
One document, one signer, one Zoom session of about 30 minutes, and your US recognized notarization. Pre flight document review is included.
What if I have more than one document, or more than one signer? +
Stack everything into the same Zoom session. Tell us how many documents and how many people sign, and we send you one exact total before you pay. No separate sessions needed.
Do I need a physical wet ink original mailed to my US recipient? +
Usually no. The notarized document is accepted nationwide by title companies and courts, and by banks and federal agencies. If your specific recipient demands the paper original, we courier one. We quote it up front, courier included, to any address in the US or China. About 5 days door to door.
Can you do it today? +
Sometimes. Notary slots run mornings China time. If you ask after noon and a slot opens, same day is an extra $199. We tell you within the hour whether it is possible, and there is no charge if it is not.
What if my recipient rejects the notarized document? +
If it gets rejected because of something we should have caught in pre flight review, we redo the notarization at no charge. If your recipient changes their requirements after the fact, we work with you on a fair fix.