Missouri Passes Remote Online Notarization Bill
House Bill 1655 allows the state's 80,000 notaries to complete remote online notarizations.
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July 22, 2020
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Missouri recently passed its remote online notarization (RON) legislation. The adoption of RON has gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling notaries and their customers to conduct business safely.
House Bill 1655 was signed into law by Governor Mike Parson on July 6, 2020, following three years of negotiation by legislators and trade associations, including the Missouri Land Title Association. Originally, the effective date was set for July 1, 2021, but in response to COVID-19, the bill was amended to allow for RON as soon as August 28, 2020. Once live, RON will provide additional opportunities for the approximately 72,000 notaries in the state of Missouri, according to the National Notary Association (NNA).
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What Is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
Remote online notarization allows documents to be legally notarized in electronic form by a properly commissioned notary via audio-video technology.
Is Online Notary Legal?
Senate Bill 827 and House Bill 2318 enacted by The Commonwealth of Virginia allows appropriately commissioned Virginia notaries to complete RONs via live video call for signers nationwide.
What Is a Remote Notary?
A remote notary is a legally commissioned notary public who is authorized to conduct notarizations over the internet via digital tools and a live audio video call.