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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to governmental operations
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BILL NUMBER:A9493
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to providing for electronic notarization
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide for the implementation of e-notary technology in New York State.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends the executive law by adding a new section 137-a and a new subdivision 3 to section 136.
Justification
An e-notary is a Notary Public who notarizes documents electronically. One of the methods employed by e-notaries is the use of a digital seal to notarize digital and digitized documents. Several states currently use a system called ENS (Electronic Notary Seal). The potential uses of electronic notarization continue to grow. For example, if one needs a notarized document to be presented within minutes (some- times needed on architectural drawings, bills, or bids), an individual can present themselves before the notary, who can then after following all prescribed practices, electronically seal the document and transmit the document electronically immediately. This can be useful in an ever changing world environment, where bids/specifications can change within minutes, and those individuals who can employ this technology maintain a competitive advantage. Currently, 39 states authorize the Electronic Notary Seal (ENS).
Prior legislative history
2005 - A. 9201 (Referred to Governmental Operations)
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall become law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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