Legislation
State: Rhode Island
Signed: August 13, 2016
Effective: August 13, 2016
Chapter: 532
SummarySenate Bill 2534 eliminates the requirement for an applicant for a Notary commission to be a resident and qualified elector of Rhode Island.
AffectsAmends Section 42-30-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws
Changes - Eliminates the requirement that a Notary Public must be a qualified elector.
- Requires an applicant for a Notary commission to reside legally or conduct business on a regular basis within Rhode Island.
AnalysisSenate Bill 2534 opens up the ability to become a Rhode Island Notary to residents of other states who reside legally or conduct business on a regular basis within Rhode Island. Gone is the requirement that an applicant must also be a qualified elector of Rhode Island. This change brings Rhode Island's commissioning qualifications more in line with other states in the immediate vicinity and across the nation.
Read Senate Bill 2534.