The bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes to enhance the regulations surrounding remote online notarization and the electronic database of notaries public. It establishes that a remote online notary public must register their capability to perform notarial acts with the Secretary of State, replacing the previous requirement to register according to a different section. The term of registration for performing remote online notarial acts is now aligned with the validity of the notary's commission, ensuring that the registration remains active as long as the notary is authorized to perform notarial acts.

Additionally, the bill updates the electronic database maintained by the Secretary of State to include information about notaries public who are authorized to perform notarial acts on electronic records. It also clarifies the specifications for notarial stamps, allowing notaries to continue using stamps that complied with previous requirements even if new changes are enacted. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the process for notaries and enhance the integrity of electronic notarization in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 358.645, 358.71, 359.01, 359.03