Utah Admin. Code R623-100-4 - Remote Notary Public Certification

A. A commissioned notary public may apply for certification to perform remote notarizations from the lieutenant governor.

B . In addition to meeting the application requirements in Section 46-1-3.5, the applicant shall submit to the lieutenant governor the following information:

1. The notary public's commission number as assigned by the lieutenant governor;

2. The notary public's commission expiration date;

2. The name of the solution provider authorizing the notary public's use of the remote notarization product;

3. A copy of the notary public's electronic seal and electronic signature provided by the solution provider; and

4. A statement certifying that the notary public will comply with the provisions of R623 Remote Notarization and Title 46 Chapter 1 Notaries Public Reform Act.

C. Upon an applicant's meeting the requirements set forth in Section 46-1-3.5 and R623-100-1, the lieutenant governor may update the notary public's record allowing the applicant to perform remote notarial acts.

D. A remote notary public shall use an approved solution vendor to perform remote notarial acts.

E. A notary public providing remote notarial services without a current remote notary certificate is subject to suspension or revocation of his or her notary commission and other penalties as prescribed by Title 46 Chapter 1 Notaries Public Reform Act.

F. Any suspension or revocation of a remote notary public's traditional notary public commission will result in suspension or revocation of the notary public's remote certification until such time that the lieutenant governor lifts such suspension or revocation.

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Utah Admin. Code R623-100-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-24, effective 11/18/2019