In 2011, Virginia became the first state to authorize digital notarizations with House Bill 2318/Senate Bill 827, setting the foundation for a major shift from traditional in-person notarizations to secure online processes. Today, more than 40 states have adopted Remote…
Read MoreThe Future Is Here: New York Approves Remote Online Notarization Imagine having a client in Europe who needs a document notarized by a New York notary. Traditionally, you would direct them to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. But what…
Read MoreThe U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act—a bipartisan, MBA-supported bill that establishes federal minimum standards for Remote Online Notarization (RON). This marks a significant milestone in creating a unified national framework to complement…
Read MoreAs Congress continues exploring solutions to support consumers and businesses through ongoing economic challenges, new bipartisan efforts are underway to expand access to Remote Online Notarization (RON) nationwide. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced Senate Bill S….
Read MoreFrom the White House and Congress to multiple federal agencies, one of the top concerns is housing affordability. Consumers are worried too. About half of U.S. adults (49%) say the availability of affordable housing is a major problem where they live, up…
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