LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/09/07 -- One of the most comprehensive and
significant Notary law revisions of the past half century will take effect
in Virginia beginning July 1, 2007. In response, the National Notary
Association (NNA) will provide a series of educational seminars to explain
the practical impact of this law, and provide support to the state's
145,000 Notaries in their efforts to comply.
Enacted by the General Assembly in March through House Bill 2058 and Senate
Bill 826, the new law not only establishes new rules and procedures for
paper-based notarizations that are effective this coming July -- it also
creates new rules and regulations for electronic notarizations that take
effect July 1, 2008. The NNA provided expertise on notarization to the
multi-agency committee that drafted the legislation.
"Virginia should be commended for passing such comprehensive Notary
legislation," said NNA Executive Director Timothy S. Reiniger. "Adopting
rules for both paper-based notarization and electronic notarization
displays a commitment to the importance of Notaries in the state, and has
made Virginia a model example for other states wishing to adopt electronic
provisions and make much-needed clarifications to their Notary standards,"
Reiniger said.
Among the law's many provisions taking effect July 1, 2007:
-- A requirement that Notaries affix the impression of a photographically
reproducible seal of office on each paper document notarized.
-- A prohibition against notarizing a signature on a document without
notarial certificate wording on the same page as the signature, effectively
ruling out attachment of "loose" certificates.
-- Twenty new definitions of terms, including definitions for
"satisfactory evidence of identity," "personal knowledge of identity,"
"credible witness," and "copy certification."
-- Prohibitions against performing an official act with the intent to
deceive or defraud, including using the Notary's seal or title to endorse
any product, service, contest or candidate, and against signing or sealing
an incomplete certificate.
-- When identifying a document signer, the law allows notaries to rely
either on one personally known credible witness, or on two credible
witnesses who present satisfactory ID documents.
Location and dates of the NNA seminars are as follows:
-- June 13 - Holiday Inn Washington Dulles Airport, Dulles, VA.
-- June 14 - Hilton Crystal City, Arlington, VA
-- June 15 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Richmond, VA
-- June 19 - Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Exec. Ctr, Virginia Beach, VA
-- June 20 - Radisson Hotel Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
-- June 21 - Embassy Suites, Hampton, VA
-- June 28 - Double Tree Hotel, Arlington, VA
-- June 29 - Double Tree Hotel, Charlottesville, VA
-- June 30 - Holiday Inn, Roanoke, VA
-- July 10 - Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Exec. Ctr, Virginia Beach, VA
-- July 11 - Sheraton Richmond West Hotel, Richmond, VA
-- July 12 - Waterford at Springfield, Springfield, VA
In addition to teaching the provisions of the new law, each seminar also
reviews the fundamentals of notarization. More information can be found by
calling the NNA at 1-800-876-6827, or by visiting the NNA's website,
www.nationalnotary.org .
The NNA: Setting the Standard for America's Professional Notary
Founded in 1957, the National Notary Association (NNA) is committed to the
professional development of Notaries throughout the United States by
providing education, support and advocacy. The NNA also educates
lawmakers, businesses and state officials on best notarial practices, and
leads efforts to make necessary changes in the state and federal statutory
framework. With a membership of 300,000, the Association offers federally
accredited Notary education programs.
CONTACT:
Joe Cadelago
National Notary Association jcadelago@nationalnotary.org
818-739-4024
About Aaron Reed Aaron Reed is an assistant professor specializing in software architecture and design and .NET development at Neumont University in Salt Lake City, UT. He has worked professionally in the industry for over 12 years as a lead architect/designer, development manager, and VP of development. When he isn't spending time reading up on the latest in software development, Aaron loves spending time with his beautiful wife and three children.
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