Executive OrderApr 02, 2020 - Nebraska
NE Executive Order 20-13 - Nebraska Governor Ricketts waives the July 1, 2020, operative date for the Online Notary Public Act that was enacted in 2019 so the Secretary of State can immediately implement the Act in an executive order issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Rule/Regulation
Apr 02, 2020 - Nebraska
NE Emergency Rules (2020) - The Nebraska Secretary of State has adopted emergency rules implementing Governor Ricketts' Executive Order 20-13 related to online notarization during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Apr 01, 2020 - West Virginia
WV Emergency Rule 153-45-27 (2020-2021) - West Virginia Secretary of State Warner has adopted an emergency rule to implement Governor Justice's executive order suspending the personal appearance requirement for notarial acts during states of emergency.
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Apr 01, 2020 - Indiana
IN Administrative Rules (2020) - The Indiana Secretary of State has adopted final rules for implementing remote notarizations, Notary commissions, continuing education, and administrative complaints.
Executive OrderApr 01, 2020 - Georgia
GA Executive Orders (Remote Notarization 2020-2021) - Georgia Governor Kemp temporarily suspends the physical presence requirement for notarial acts related to legal documents involving real estate transactions.
GuidanceMar 31, 2020 - New York
NY Guidance on Remote Notarizations (2020) - The New York Department of State has issued guidance to Notaries on implementing Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 202.7 authorizing remote notarial acts.
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Mar 31, 2020 - Colorado
CO Emergency Rules (2020) - Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has adopted emergency rules to implement Governor Jared Polis' Executive Order temporarily authorizing Notaries to perform remote notarial acts.
Executive OrderMar 31, 2020 - Maryland
MD Executive Order 20-03-30-04 (Remote Notarization) - Maryland Governor Lawrence Hogan has issued an executive order temporarily authorizing Notaries to perform notarial acts for remotely located individuals during the COVID-19 state of emergency and the proclamation of the catastrophic health emergency.
Executive OrderMar 31, 2020 - Arkansas
AR Executive Orders (2020-2021) - Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson issues executive orders that temporarily allow certain limited Notaries to perform remote notarial acts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Executive OrderMar 31, 2020 - New Mexico
NM Executive Orders (2020-2022) - New Mexico Governor Grisham has issued an executive order allowing Notaries to temporarily perform remote notarial acts on paper documents during the COVID-19 pandemic.