The COVID-19 pandemic did not just disrupt physical meetings and physical office spaces; workflows that relied on in-person interaction, such as signing documents and contracts, were also highly impacted. Electronic signature (e-signature) software has surged in popularity over the past […]
Maine Extends Remote Notarization Provisions
July 09, 2021 – JDSupra – Weiner Brodsky Kider PC– Maine Extends Remote Notarization Provisions Maine recently enacted H.P. 1033, which, among other things, temporarily extends the state’s remote notarization provisions. H.P. 1033 continues the effects of Executive Order 37 FY 19/20 (EO […]
Oregon Passes Law To Allow Remote Notarizations Permanently
July 02, 2021 – JDSupra – Weiner Brodsky Kider PC– Oregon Makes Remote Notarization Provisions Permanent Oregon recently enacted Senate Bill 765 (S.B. 765), which, in part, amends the state’s notary law to permanently allow remote notarizations. The changes made […]
Massachusetts Extends Virtual Notarization Act
June 22, 2021 – JDSupra – Bowditch & Dewey – Virtual Notarization Act Extended in Massachusetts Virtual notary services will continue in Massachusetts through December 20, 2021, following the extension of the Virtual Notarization Act on June 16th. Originally approved on April […]
Nevada Recently Amends Notarization Fees
June 23, 2021 – JDSupra – Weiner Brodsky Kider PC-Nevada Modifies Certain Notarization Fees Governor Steve Sisolak signed enacted amendments to the notary public statutes to amend fees that notaries public may charge for services and to amend fees to […]
The Secure Notarization Act Is Reintroduced in the U.S. Senate Seeking a National Standard for Remote Online Notarization
May 24, 2021 – JDSupra – Snell & Wilmer– The Secure Notarization Act Is Reintroduced in the U.S. Senate Seeking a National Standard for Remote Online Notarization Since at least 2000, state and federal legislatures have grappled with creating effective, […]
IRS Extends Use of Digital Signatures for Certain Forms until End of 2021
April 23, 2021 – JDSupra – McDermott Will & Emery – IRS Extends Use of Digital Signatures for Certain Forms until End of 2021 The list of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms that can be digitally signed continues to grow. […]
Indiana Revises Code for Recording of Instruments
March 10, 2021-JDSUPRA–Weiner Brodsky Kider PC With the passage of HB 1056, Indiana recently added new sections to its Code concerning the recording of documents, either in electronic format or paper format. These amendments are effective immediately. The new sections […]
Florida Notary Division to Publish List of Online Notaries
February 12, 2021-RePatch Staff-ReleaseWire Every Department of State has strict regulations regarding notary publics, oaths, affidavits, documents, licensing, and supplies, in addition to other notary duties. About Florida Senate Bill 228 The Florida Senate Bill 228, currently in Judiciary, stipulates […]
Online Notarization Could Be Permanent If Georgia Bill Passes
February 11, 2021-Jim Massara, Patch Staff-Patch DALLAS, GA — A pandemic-related action allowing Georgians to have documents notarized remotely may become permanent if a bill co-sponsored by a Dallas state representative passes. State Rep. Joseph Gullett, who represents Georgia’s 19th […]
