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MA S3086

Modernizing notary services


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Introduced
07/30/2022
In Committee
07/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Modernizing notary services

AI Summary

This bill modernizes notary services in Massachusetts. It allows notaries public to use communication technology to perform remote notarizations for individuals who are not physically present, as long as the notary follows certain identity verification and security requirements. The bill also clarifies that only licensed attorneys or those under their supervision can perform remote notarizations for real estate closings. The bill aims to make notary services more accessible while maintaining safeguards against fraud.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading (on 07/30/2022)

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