D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2416

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Rule 17-2416 - AUTHORIZED REMOTE NOTARIAL ACTS

2416.1

Before a notary public performs the notary public's initial remote notarial act, the notary public must notify ONCA in writing that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to remotely located individuals and identify the technologies the notary public intends to use, including the technologies in compliance with the identity proofing and communication technology standards set forth in Sections 2417 and 2418 herein.

2416.2

A notary public who has notified ONCA of their intent to perform remote notarial acts may perform the following remote notarial acts:

(a) Taking an acknowledgment;

(b) Taking a verification on oath or affirmation;

(c) Witnessing or attesting a signature;

(d) Certifying or attesting a copy; and

(e) Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument, if the notary public is:

(1) Licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia;

(2) Acting under the authority of an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this state or another state; or

(3) Acting under the authority of a financial institution regulated by this state, another state, or the federal government.

2416.3

In performing remote notarial acts, a notary public shall comply with all requirements for notarial acts and electronic notarial acts under the Act and this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2416

Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 12856 (10/21/2022); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR14646 (11/3/2023)