If you've ever had to take time off work to sit in front of a notary public to sign a document — for a home closing, a power of attorney, or a legal filing — this bill would make it possible to do that remotely over video instead. It sets federal minimum standards for remote and electronic notarizations that cross state lines: the notary must verify your identity using at least two independent verification methods, and every remote session must be recorded and stored for at least five to ten years. Every state and federal court would be required to recognize notarizations performed by a notary in any other state, eliminating a common headache for people doing business across state lines. States can still set their own additional requirements on top of the federal baseline. The bill also specifically prohibits notaries from falsely advertising themselves as immigration consultants — a protection aimed at preventing fraud in immigrant communities where the title "notario" can be misleading.
Congressional Summary
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2025 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 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 the 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.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-05-01
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06