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SPB 7208: Notaries Public

PROPOSED BILL by Commerce and Tourism

Notaries Public; Revising the application process and requirements for appointment as a notary public; requiring that the Department of State adopt rules for the registration and approval of entities that offer courses on the duties of a notary public; requiring the department to investigate complaints against a notary public and submit findings to the Executive Office of the Governor; revising provisions relating to the use of signature stamps; providing that a notary who notarizes the signature of a person who is not in the presence of the notary is subject to suspension; transferring certain responsibilities relating to the administration of notaries public from the Executive Office of the Governor to the Secretary of State, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2012
Last Action: 2/8/2012 Senate - Submit as committee bill by Commerce and Tourism (SB 2104)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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