Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 3962 Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:11 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3962

Bill 117 HR 3962, also known as the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022, aims to modernize the notarization process by allowing for remote and electronic notarization. This bill seeks to make notarization more convenient and accessible by enabling individuals to have their documents notarized without physically being present with a notary.

The bill outlines the requirements and procedures for remote and electronic notarization, including the use of secure technology to verify the identity of the individual seeking notarization. It also establishes guidelines for the storage and retention of electronic notarized documents to ensure their security and authenticity.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect against fraud and misuse of remote and electronic notarization, such as requiring notaries to undergo training and certification in order to perform these services. It also addresses concerns about privacy and data security by implementing safeguards to protect the personal information of individuals using remote notarization services. Overall, the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 aims to modernize the notarization process and make it more efficient and accessible for individuals and businesses alike.

Congressional Summary of HR 3962

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat).

Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.

The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3962

Bill HR 3962 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 28, 2022. Bill HR 3962 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021. Bill HR 3962's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3962

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

256

Democrat Cosponsors

148

Republican Cosponsors

108

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3962

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Computers and information technology

- Evidence and witnesses

- Federal preemption

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Government information and archives

- Intergovernmental relations

- Judicial procedure and administration

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3962

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022

SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022

SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

To authorize notaries public to perform, and to establish minimum standards for, electronic notarizations and remote notarizations that occur in or affect interstate commerce, to require any Federal court to recognize notarizations performed by a notarial officer of any State, to require any State to recognize notarizations performed by a notarial officer of any other State when the notarization was performed under or relates to a public Act, record, or judicial proceeding of the notarial officer's State or when the notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce, and for other purposes.