Bill > S03692

This bill amends the New York State banking law to require all banking organizations to have a qualified notary public on staff and available at each of their facilities during regular business hours. The legislation gives banking organizations the discretion to charge a nominal fee for notary services, with the fee not exceeding any amount previously established by law. A notary public is an official authorized to witness signatures, administer oaths, and perform other legal formalities to help prevent fraud. The bill aims to improve accessibility of notary services for bank customers by ensuring that a notary is always available during standard business hours. The law will go into effect 90 days after it is signed, giving banking organizations time to prepare for and implement the new requirement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3692