At the onset of the pandemic, North Carolina (NC) passed a law allowing emergency remote notarization and oaths by live video (e.g., Facetime, WebEx, Zoom). This emergency law had a built-in sunset of August 1, 2020, since the authorization for […]
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. […]
No Ink or Stamp Required: Why eNotarizations are the Next Big Thing
Written by Black Knight – April 14, 2021 No Ink or Stamp Required: Why eNotarizations are the Next Big Thing The challenges of in-person activities have never been more apparent than over the previous year as people, businesses and entire […]
Virginia Amends Code Regarding Electronic and Remote Notarizations
April 1, 2021 – JDSupra – Weiner Brodsky Kinder – Virginia Amends Code Regarding Electronic and Remote Notarizations The Virginia General Assembly recently passed emergency amendments to make certain changes regarding electronic and remote notarizations. These changes are effective […]
Remote Online Notarization Across State Lines
March 23, 2021 – JDSupra – Hogan Lovells – Remote Online Notarization Across State Lines Authored by James Denvil and Stevie DeGroff in collaboration with DocuSign. Digital technologies are paving the way for more convenient and efficient transactions. […]