Notification regarding use of electronic notarization

Notification regarding use of electronic notarization. A. A notary public who wishes to perform electronic notarization using an electronic notarization system that meets the requirements of the Act and these Rules must: 1. hold a current and unrestricted commission; 2. submit an additional application on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State for performing in-person electronic notarial acts; and 3. receive proof that the additional application to perform in-person electronic notarial acts has been approved by the Secretary of State. B. The renewal of the commission of a notary public who has previously qualified to perform in-person electronic notarizations under this section constitutes renewal of the notary public's commission without the necessity of submission of another electronic notarization application under this section.