AN ACT CONCERNING EXPANSION OF THE USE OF REMOTE NOTARIZATION BY A NOTARY PUBLIC.

SB 204 allows notaries to electronically notarize any document that currently requires in-person notarization, using video calls or secure online tools instead of physical presence. This directly affects anyone needing notarized documents, such as property deeds, contracts, or legal forms, by making the process more accessible. The bill amends state law to explicitly permit remote notarization for all documents covered under current notarization requirements. It removes the need for in-person meetings while maintaining security standards for electronic notarization.