SECURE Notarization Act of 2025

# SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 would establish federal standards for electronic notarization—the digital version of the traditional notary public process where a notary verifies someone's identity and confirms they signed a document. The bill would create uniform rules across all states for how notaries can conduct their work online, including requirements for identity verification technology and record-keeping practices. This aims to make remote notarization more consistent and secure nationwide. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would impact notary publics, businesses that use notarization services, financial institutions, and people conducting transactions that require notarization (like real estate deals or loan signings).

Key areas covered include technology standards for verifying identity, rules for handling digital documents, and ethics/transparency requirements for notaries. The bill would establish federal standards that would preempt (override) varying state laws on electronic notarization. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and awaits further congressional action.