Notarial Act

Senate Bill 2275 allows the state's 5,000 notaries to complete remote online notarizations.

Wisconsin joins the list of states with remote online notarization (RON) legislation, impacting around 82,000 notaries. The new law draws from the MBA/ALTA model legislation and introduces requirements for notaries and businesses involved in online notarization.

Nebraska embraces remote online notarization (RON) legislation, offering nearly 30,000 notaries a simpler, safer, and more secure way to conduct notarizations from July 1, 2020.

Oklahoma joins 20 states in adopting remote online notarization (RON), offering 83,000 notaries a simpler, safer, and more secure way to conduct notarizations from January 1, 2020.

Since 2012, Iowa has been the only state to bar remote online notarizations. Senate File 475 rescinds these laws in favor of RON legislation.

Washington joins RON movement with SB 5641, signed by Governor Inslee. This law enables 74,000 notaries to conduct online notarizations, modernizing services.

Maryland Senate Bill 678 will allow the state's 80,000 notaries to participate in remote online notarizations.

Arizona Senate Bill 1030 was signed by Governor Dough Ducey after receiving unanimous support from the state legislature.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed House Bill 1272 into law, granting her state's 18,000 notaries the ability to serve the public through remote online notarizations.

The Montana Legislature has unanimously approved House Bill 370, revising the state’s remote online notarization laws to align with the national model.

Idaho adopts RON with Senate Bill 1111, enabling notaries to perform online services. Governor Brad Little signs, enhancing efficiency in notarial practices.

Kentucky is the latest state to pass legislation that will give its 80,000 notaries the ability to perform remote online notarizations.

Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1110 into law, granting 15,000 North Dakota notaries access to technologies to serve consumers and businesses around the world.

Michigan advances digital notarization with HB 5811, set to be signed by Governor Snyder. This law enables Michigan notaries to offer online services nationwide.

Minnesota joins the digital notarization revolution with SF 893, enabling online notarial services. Governor Mark Dayton signs, expanding access statewide.

Vermont modernizes notarial services with H.526, allowing online notarizations. Governor Phil Scott signs, joining states like Tennessee and Indiana in digital innovation.

Tennessee embraces digital notarization with HB 1794/SB 1758, enabling online notarizations. Governor Bill Haslam to sign, modernizing notary services in the Volunteer State.

Florida greenlights online notarization with new bill, enhancing convenience and security. Governor Rick Scott to sign, advancing digital transformation in notarization.

Indiana advances digital notarization with SB-372, signed by Governor Holcomb. This law facilitates online notarizations, enhancing convenience and efficiency statewide.

Ohio joins the digital notarization movement with Senate Bill 263, signed by Governor Kasich. This law enables online notarizations, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

Nevada embraces digital transformation with AB 413, enabling online notarization. Governor Sandoval to sign, expanding eNotarization to meet modern demands.

Texas approves Remote Online Notarization Bill, empowering notaries for online services. Governor Abbott to sign, revolutionizing notarization in Texas and beyond.

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