LegislationJun 11, 2014 - Washington
WA House Bill 1117 - House Bill 1117 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.
LegislationJun 02, 2014 - South Carolina
SC Senate Bill 356 - Senate Bill 356 comprehensively enacts Notary reforms long overdue. It contains definitions for important terms that impact how Notaries perform notarial acts, clear standards for identifying signers, provisions for assisting signers with physical challenges and a lengthy list of prohibited acts, all which are welcome changes. There are also some confusing provisions, which may require attention in future legislation or guidance from the Secretary of State.
LegislationJun 01, 2014 - Florida
FL Senate Bill 934 - Senate Bill 934 removes an outdated provision related to the Notary’s official seal.
Rule/Regulation
May 28, 2014 - Nebraska
NE Administrative Rule (2014) - Section 64-119 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations relating to the administration of Sections 64-101 through 64-118 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska. Final rules were adopted on May 28, 2014 and cover matters related to the commissioning of Notaries, notarizing documents, refusal to notarize, changes in status, and investigation of Notaries.
LegislationMay 05, 2014 - West Virginia
WV Senate Bill 3 - Senate Bill 3 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.
LegislationMay 01, 2014 - West Virginia
WV Senate Bill 582 - Senate Bill 582 clarifies the elements required to be included in the inking-stamp seal of a West Virginia Commissioner of Deeds.
LegislationApr 17, 2014 - Hawaii
HI Senate Bill 2229 - Hawaii enacts the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA), granting a presumption of genuineness to a power of attorney if it is acknowledged before a Notary or an officer authorized to take acknowledgments.
LegislationApr 02, 2014 - Alabama
AL House Bill 630 - House Bill 630 adds a $5 surcharge to the filing fee for filing a Notary bond with the probate court in Fayette County.
Rule/Regulation
Apr 01, 2014 - Maryland
MD Administrative Rule (2014) - In regulations implementing Chapter 425 of the Maryland Laws of 2013 (HB 102), the Secretary of State raises the fees a Notary Public may charge to $4 for each notarial act performed.
Rule/Regulation
Mar 28, 2014 - Nevada
NV Administrative Regulation (2014) - Administrative Regulation R116-13 touches on various matters related to Notary practice.