Effective 2/25/22, remote notarization is now authorized in New York State, per section 135-c of the executive law.

Notaries Public are "commissioned" (i.e., licensed) by the Secretary of State. Notarial functions include:

• administering oaths and affirmations;
• taking affidavits and depositions;
• receiving and certifying acknowledgments or proof of such written instruments as deeds, mortgages and powers of attorney; and;
• demanding acceptance or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing, and protesting the same for non-payment

To learn about remote notarization in New York State, click HERE.

(https://dos.ny.gov/notary-public#remote-notarization-faqs)