STATE-BY-STATE Enotarization CHART
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STATE-BY-STATE eNOTARIZATION CHART STATE Is eNotarization (Not Remote) Permitted? Alabama Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Alaska Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Arizona Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Arkansas Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. California Yes, under UETA and Code 27391 (e), only in counties that eRecord subject to regulations. Colorado Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Connecticut Yes, only in counties that eRecord subject to regulations. Delaware Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. District of Columbia Yes, under UETA in counties, only that eRecord. Florida Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Georgia Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. eNotary bill pending. Hawaii No. Idaho Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Illinois Yes, under state Electronic Transaction Act, only in counties that eRecord. Indiana Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Iowa Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Kansas Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Kentucky No. Louisiana No. eNotary study pending. Maine Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Maryland Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Bill pending. Massachusetts Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Michigan Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Minnesota Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Mississippi Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Missouri Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Montana Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Nebraska No. Statute effective 7/17, but secretary of state has not adopted rules and procedures. Nevada No. Statute, but secretary of state has not adopted rules and procedures. New Hampshire Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. New Jersey Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Bill Pending. New Mexico Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. New York Yes, under state Electronic Transaction Act, only in counties that eRecord. North Carolina Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. North Dakota No. RULONA but no regulations. Signer and notary must “wet sign” because of proof-of-handwriting and original-signature requirement. Ohio Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. STATE Is eNotarization (Not Remote) Permitted? Oklahoma Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Oregon Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Pennsylvania Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Pilot program. Rhode Island Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. South Carolina No. Ink-signature requirement. South Dakota No. Statute, but secretary of state has not adopted rules and procedures. Tennessee Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Texas Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Utah Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Vermont Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Virginia Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Washington Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. West Virginia Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Wisconsin Yes, only in counties that eRecord, subject to regulations. Wyoming Yes, under UETA, only in counties that eRecord. Effective Date: December 5, 2017 DEFINITIONS Notary: Unless otherwise indicated, “notary” means a notary licensed by the specific state noted; not a notary licensed in another state. Out-of-State Notary: Means a notary licensed in another state. Such out- of-state notary may or may not be physically located in the state where he/ she is licensed when he/she notarizes the signature. In presence of: Means the signer and the notary are in the same physical room at the time they perform the action. Under UETA: State-level secretary-of-state regulations are silent regarding this activity, but state electronic-transactions law allows for electronic notary and acknowledgment. Yes: Electronic notarization is permitted by state law or regulation. No: Electronic notarization is prohibited by law or regulation. For additional information, underwriting requirements and to In addition to this chart, a related bulletin sets forth specific requirements for verify this is the latest information, issuance of title insurance. Read the bulletin at http://www.vuwriter.com/en/ please contact your local Stewart bulletins/2017-2/sls2017002.html?search=electronic&searchType=allwords. Title Guaranty Company underwriter. This chart applies to situations where: Visit stewart.com/underwriting to find your local underwriter. x The signer is located in this state and eSigns in presence of a notary licensed in this state. x The signer is located in another state (within U.S.) and eSigns in the presence of an out-of-state notary. x State law allows electronic filing and recording of real estate document (“eRecording”). Published 1/18/18 This is provided to Stewart affiliated companies and independent title agencies of Stewart Title Guaranty Company (“Stewart”) for informational purposes only. Nothing contained herein should be considered as the rendering of legal advice. Stewart makes no ex- press or implied warranties with regard to this information and does not take any responsibility for the content, accuracy or timeliness of such materials. © 2017 Stewart. All rights reserved. | 192378701.