Electronic Notarization Update

Va is the next state to try to tackle the Electronic Notarization issue. This new bill was passed and it allows for electronic notarizations by personnal appearance and vidoe conference. Notaries must apply for a seperate commission to become an electronic notary in VA. If the electronic notary uses video conference you must either personally know the signer or use one of the two new forms to indentify the signer. These two new forms are digital certificates accessed by biometric or an interoperable PIV smart card, and what is know as an "antecedent in person identity proofing process".

The National Notary Assoc. states they are working to have the governor veto this bill. The bill will become affective July 1, 2012.

Electronic Notary Seal update

Electronic Notary Seal Update


As of 12-15-09 the National Notary Association (NNA) will be disabling all Electronic Notary Seals (ENS) and will no longer offer them. According to the NNA state regulations, industry practices and technologies have made it difficult to provide a single source electronic notary signature. The NNA will refund the original purchased amount to any notary that has purchased the ENS.

I was disappointed to hear the NNA will not be involved with the ENS. They have always been an organization I trust and depend on for supplies and advice. I have heard there are other vendors still offering the ENS. I will send a follow up e-mail when I have an update.