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The Maryland Notary Resources page is your trusted guide to becoming or advancing as a Notary Public. Learn how to expand your services with loan signings, then explore the essentials of remote and electronic notarization. Access the Maryland Notary Primer, stay updated on the latest legislation, and gain the tools and support you need to build a compliant and successful notarial practice.
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Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person
In Maryland, Notaries can take acknowledgments, administer oaths and affirmations, take verifications on oath or affirmation, witness or attest signatures, certify or attest copies, and note protests. They’re also authorized to conduct traditional, in-person electronic notarization and remote online notarization.
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This document outlines the legal framework governing Notary Public practices in Maryland. It defines the duties of Maryland Notaries, details the requirements for performing notarial acts and more.
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Jan 222024
A new regulation from the Maryland Secretary of State raises the commission application fee, but also raises fees Notaries may charge for their services.
Oct 212023
House Bill 636 authorizes the Notary's business e-mail address to be public information and if the Notary doesn't have one, the Notary's personal e-mail address.
Oct 12023
House Bill 630 authorizes qualified third party to make a report, which must be notarized, concerning a victim of abuse for the purpose of terminating a contract with a utility and all future liability under a utility contract.
Senate Bill 792 allows two individuals to register a domestic partnership by filing a declaration of domestic partnership, which must be notarized, with the register of wills in the county in which the domestic partners are domiciled.
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