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 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…
Read MoreAs more states allow RON, California and North Carolina are among notable holdouts. After allowing remote online notarizations as an emergency measure during the pandemic, New York state has passed a law permanently legalizing the practice in a move welcomed…
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