Executive OrderMar 27, 2020 - Pennsylvania
PA Waiver of Personal Appearance (2020) - As reported by the Department of State, Pennsylvania Governor Wolf temporarily suspended the physical appearance requirement related to the notarization of certain real estate transactions.
Executive OrderMar 27, 2020 - New York
NY Executive Orders 2020-2021 (Commission Extension) - New York Governor Cuomo in Executive Order 202.11 extends the time to renew Notary commission licenses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rule/Regulation
Mar 27, 2020 - Washington
WA Emergency Rules (2020) - The Washington Department of Licensing has adopted emergency rules to support the temporary authorization and permanent statute for Notaries to perform remote notarial acts.
GuidanceMar 27, 2020 - Kentucky
KY Guidance on Remote Notarization - Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams clarifies that Kentucky Notaries may perform remote notarizations today under the Commonwealth's new statute, which took effect on January 1, 2020.
Executive OrderMar 26, 2020 - Georgia
GA Executive Order 2020 (Driver's Licenses) - Georgia Governor Kemp extends all valid driver's licenses and identification cards set to expire between March 25, 2020, through June 30, 2020, by 120 days as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rule/Regulation
Mar 26, 2020 - Vermont
VT Emergency Remote Notarial Act Rules (2020-2024) - The Vermont Secretary of State has adopted emergency rules for implementing remote notarial acts in Vermont.
GuidanceMar 26, 2020 - Illinois
IL Guidance on Remote Online Notarization (2020) - The Illinois Secretary of State has issued guidance for temporarily performing remote notarial acts under the Illinois Governor's Executive Order 2020-14.
Legal CaseMar 26, 2020 - Tennessee
TN Supreme Court Order No. ADM2020-00428 - The Tennessee Supreme Court publishes an order related to the suspension of in-person court proceedings and encourages the use of remote online notarization during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Executive OrderMar 26, 2020 - West Virginia
WV Executive Orders (2020-2021) - West Virginia Governor Justice issues an executive order temporarily suspending the personal appearance rule for notarizations during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Executive OrderMar 26, 2020 - Alabama
AL Supplemental Proclamations (2020-2021) - Alabama Governor Ivey issued fourth and fifth supplemental proclamations, first allowing only attorneys, and then allowing all Alabama Notaries to perform remote ink signed notarizations during the COVID-19 state of emergency.