Providing for the modernization of notarization and the notary public process with respect to real estate documents for the purpose of mitigation of real estate document-related fraud, requiring the development, implementation and administration of a two-tiered authentication system for notarization of real estate documents and requiring use of a 3D biometric antifraud system by all notaries public by December 31, 2027.

This bill requires all notaries public in Kansas who notarize real estate documents to use a 3D biometric antifraud system by December 31, 2027. It creates a new "verified notary public" category, mandating device-bound hardware that captures 3D facial scans to verify identity and prevent fraud. The system applies to all real estate documents - including deeds, mortgages, power of attorney, and liens - requiring counties to accept only documents authenticated through this system after the deadline. Notaries must obtain biometric data via state-approved hardware at county offices, with counties developing protocols for implementation.