Part One takes effect when the amendment is passed in January. At that time, remote notarization will be permitted for paper and electronic documents, so-called RIN, Remote Ink-signed Notarization. The RIN process has previously been in use under Executive Order, issued during the pandemic.

Part One of the bill “sunsets” on January 31, 2023.

Part Two provides a period of time for the Secretary of State to develop guidelines and regulations for true remote online e-notarization. On January 31, 2023, the bill will allow notaries public to register with the Secretary of State as an electronic notary public  to perform in-person electronic notarization and remote notarization for electronic documents.

As always, if there are questions, agents should refer to instructions from their underwriter.

Land Title will prepare a FAQ document in the coming weeks.