LegislationDec 31, 2025 - Rhode Island
RI House Bill 6385 - House Bill 6385 makes slight grammatical wording changes to the definition of “notarial act” in RIGL 42-30.1-2(10).
LegislationDec 04, 2025 - Delaware
DE House Bill 147 - Delaware enacts the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, authorizing a property owner to transfer interest in the property to a beneficiary upon the death of the owner through a Transfer on Death Deed that must be notarized and filed in the local land records.
LegislationNov 21, 2025 - New York
NY Senate 8195 - Senate 8195 permits unsworn declarations in legal proceedings and civil litigation.
Rule/Regulation
Nov 05, 2025 - Oregon
OR Administrative Rule (2025) - Lists common administrative records kept by government agencies, including Notary journals and retention agreements, and prescribes minimum retention periods.
LegislationNov 01, 2025 - Oklahoma
OK Senate Bill 925 - Senate Bill 925 addresses real property title theft in Oklahoma by allowing a victim of title theft to record a notice of fraudulent conveyance under oath.
Rule/Regulation
Oct 27, 2025 - South Dakota
SD Administrative Rule (2025 -- Voting) - A new rule from the South Dakota Secretary of State establishes a form and affidavit for voters to challenge another voter's eligibility, which must be sworn before an official authorized to administer oaths, including a Notary Public.
LegislationOct 01, 2025 - Montana
MT House Bill 165 - House Bill 165 removes the requirement for vehicle transfers between individuals in Montana to be acknowledged before a Notary Public.
LegislationOct 01, 2025 - Alabama
AL Senate Bill 198 - Senate Bill 198 relates to the performance of notarial acts by individuals serving in the Alabama National Guard.
LegislationOct 01, 2025 - Montana
MT Senate Bill 380 - Senate Bill 395 no longer requires a motor vehicle certificate of title passed between individuals to be acknowledged before a Notary Public.
LegislationOct 01, 2025 - Nevada
NV Assembly Bill 227 (2025) - Assembly Bill 227 pertains to various notarized declaration and affidavits related to the adoption process.