This bill, SB322, proposes amendments to current law regarding the employment of notaries public. It increases the fee for the commission of a notary from $10 to $25 and expands the grounds for accepting or denying an application for a notary commission. The bill also requires applicants to complete a training program, increases the bond required of a notary public, and increases the fee for notarial acts performed. Additionally, the bill specifies certain acts that constitute a crime for notaries and allows for the use of two-way audio-video communication technology for remote notarization. The bill ratifies and confirms previous actions allowing for remote notarization and includes provisions regarding fees and penalties. The bill has been passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is sponsored by Senator Givhan. Unfortunately, the specific details of the bill, including any insertions or deletions, are not provided in the document.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-20-70, 36-20-71, 36-20-72, 36-20-73, 36-20-74, 36-20-75
Engrossed: 36-20-70, 36-20-71, 36-20-72, 36-20-73, 36-20-74, 36-20-75
Enrolled: 36-20-70, 36-20-71, 36-20-72, 36-20-73, 36-20-74, 36-20-75