Remote online notarization; allow.

SB 2456 would have updated Mississippi's notary laws to allow remote online notarization (RON), enabling notaries to legally notarize documents for people who are not physically present using approved technology. The bill defined key terms like "remote online notarization" and required documents created through RON to include specific language indicating this method was used. It also established rules for verifying identities remotely, setting requirements for electronic notarization systems, and updating journal entries for notaries. The bill directly affected notaries, individuals needing remote notarization (e.g., for real estate or legal documents), and businesses handling electronic records. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.)