S 1561 United States Senate · 119th Congress

SECURE Notarization Act of 2025

This bill establishes uniform standards for electronic and remote notarizations across state lines. It requires notaries to use communication technology for remote notarizations, verify identities through two methods (like ID checks or witness testimony), and create audio-visual recordings of the process. The law ensures courts and states recognize valid remote notarizations performed under these rules, treating them as equivalent to in-person notarizations. It explicitly preserves state authority over notary practices and does not force notaries to offer remote services.
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Introduced May 1, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025
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