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

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Explore the details of House Bill 6364 Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6364

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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Current Status of Bill HR 6364

Bill HR 6364 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6364 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6364's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6364

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6364

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Computers and information technology

- Evidence and witnesses

- Federal appellate courts

- Federal district courts

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Judicial procedure and administration

- State and local courts

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6364

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

To authorize and establish minimum standards for electronic and remote notarizations that occur in or affect interstate commerce, to require any Federal court located in a State to recognize notarizations performed by a notary public commissioned by another State when the notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce, and to require any State to recognize notarizations performed by a notary public commissioned by another State when the notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce or when the notarization was performed under or relates to a public act, record, or judicial proceeding of the State in which the notary public was commissioned.

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