Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN ACT)
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN ACT), provides a general rule of validity for electronic records and signatures for transactions in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
How does Remote Online Notarization (RON) Work
Learn the 4 steps to this new, technology-driven notarial process.
MBA/ALTA RON Model
The Mortgage Bankers Association and the American Land Title Association have proposed model legislation to help states adopt a process for remote online notarization.
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Remote Online Notary eClosings hold the promise of a better consumer experience and better risk management. The mortgage and settlement industries are advocating for well-crafted laws that will properly enable this technological solution.
Remote Online Notarization (RON) System Requirements
Minimum system requirements for RON transactions.
Remote Online Notarization (RON) Transaction Requirements
Underwriting requirements for RON transactions.
RULONA RON Model
The Uniform Law Commission amended the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) in 2018 to allow remote online notarization through the use of audio-visual recording and identity-proofing technology.
Sample RON Acknowledgments and Jurats for Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Acknowledged statements is for when a person declares signing a document voluntarily for the purposes and considerations stated in it.
Sworn statements (Jurats) are for when a person compels truthfulness under penalties of perjury about a statement or promise.
Uniform Electronic Transactions ACT (UETA)
The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) establishes the legal equivalence of electronic records and signatures with paper writings and manually-signed signatures, removing barriers to electronic commerce.
Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act (UPRERA)
The Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act (UPRERA) removes any doubt with regard to the ability of a local recording office to accept and otherwise process electronic documents and signatures for recording.