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.
Rule/Regulation
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.
Rule/Regulation
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.
Rule/Regulation
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.
LegislationMar 31, 2020 - Kentucky
KY Senate Bill 150 - Senate Bill 150, a COVID-19 related emergency bill, contains a Notary videoconferencing provision.