National
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of Alabama has issued a supplemental proclamation that includes a provision allowing Alabama Notaries who are also licensed Alabama attorneys or who are being supervised by a licensed Alabama attorney the use of "videoconferencing programs" for the duration of the public health emergency unless rescinded or extended by proclamation.
Be honest, do you often check your state's Notary Public resources to confirm that you're notarizing in accordance with the laws and administrative rules that govern you?
Read more: Texas Notary Laws and Administrative Rules - Your True North
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a consumer-focused bill that fights unauthorized “notario publico” activities in the Sunshine State.
Read more: Gov. DeSantis Hardens Protections Against Illegal “Notario” Activities
This is a common question we hear from Texas notaries, and it’s a great one—especially considering the importance of accurate records.
Read more: Texas Notaries: How to Correct a Past Entry in Your Notary Journal
Question: Didn’t Florida’s Supreme Court issue an Administrative Order allowing all Florida Notaries to perform remote online notarizations without being registered as an Online Notary, and is that order still in effect?