Bill > H815

This bill aims to modernize notary services by allowing for electronic notarization in Massachusetts. The key provisions include defining terms related to electronic notarization, such as "electronic acknowledgment," "electronic jurat," and "electronic notary token." The bill authorizes electronic notaries to perform various notarial acts, including taking electronic acknowledgments, administering oaths and affirmations, and performing jurats. It also requires electronic notaries to maintain a journal of their official acts, provide materials and processes to create electronic notary tokens, and respond to requests for information and investigations. The bill applies to electronic notarial acts performed by electronic notaries appointed in Massachusetts and within the United States.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H815