March 23, 2021 – JDSupra – Weiner Brodsky Kinder – Washington Amends Rules to Implement Remote Notarizations The Washington Department of Licensing recently amended its rules to include requirements for remote notarizations. The rule adds definitions for remote notarizations, […]
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 […]
Nuts and Bolts of Electronic Signatures
February 10, 2021- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner–JDSUPRA As discussed in our November 24, 2020 post, amended Rule 302 under Regulation S-T permits the use of electronic signatures on documents “authenticating” typewritten signatures that are included in a company’s filings with the SEC, […]
Transamerica Enhances Customer Experience with Remote Online Notary Service
February 10, 2021- Heraldmailmedia.com Transamerica announced today the enhancement of retirement plan participants’ online experience by offering a new way to notarize a number of documents without leaving the comfort and safety of home via remote online notarization. Through a […]
Electronic Signatures: A “New Normal”
February 3, 2021- Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP-JDSUPRA Even before Covid-19, electronic signatures (e-signatures for short) were revolutionizing the way agreements were being executed and stored. Covid-19 has not only accelerated this trend, but also highlighted the importance of using […]