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Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3533| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2020
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Steve Daines (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Under the bill, a notary public may remotely notarize electronic records occurring in or affecting interstate commerce if (1) the individual and the notary public are able to electronically communicate by sight and sound simultaneously (i.e., by video chat); (2) the notary verifies the individual's identity and records the notarization; and (3) the notarization complies with other requirements, such as those relating to the attachment of a stamp or seal to the electronic record. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. The bill also requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6364
Introduced in House
  • March 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6364
    Introduced in House

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6364: Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020
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Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3533| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2020
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Under the bill, a notary public may remotely notarize electronic records occurring in or affecting interstate commerce if (1) the individual and the notary public are able to electronically communicate by sight and sound simultaneously (i.e., by video chat); (2) the notary verifies the individual's identity and records the notarization; and (3) the notarization complies with other requirements, such as those relating to the attachment of a stamp or seal to the electronic record. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. The bill also requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6364
Introduced in House
  • March 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6364
    Introduced in House
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Steve Daines (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6364: Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyEvidence and witnessesFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationState and local courtsState and local government operations