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Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022
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.
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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
256Democrat Cosponsors
148Republican Cosponsors
108Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3962
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential 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.
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