South Carolina § 26-2-50 Requirements of the principal for an electronic notarization.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 26-2-50 — Requirements of the principal for an electronic notarization.

South Carolina § 26-2-50

Title 26NOTARIES PUBLIC AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ch. 2ELECTRONIC NOTARIES PUBLIC

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 26-2-50 (2026).

Text

(A)An electronic notary public shall perform an electronic notarization only if the principal:

(1)appears in person before the electronic notary public at the time of notarization; and (2) is personally known to the electronic notary or identified by the electronic notary through satisfactory evidence as defined in Chapter 1 of this title.

(B)In performing electronic notarial acts, an electronic notary public shall adhere to all applicable rules governing notarial acts provided in Chapter 1 of this title.

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(A) An electronic notary public shall perform an electronic notarization only if the principal: (1) appears in person before the electronic notary public at the time of notarization; and (2) is personally known to the electronic notary or identified by the electronic notary through satisfactory evidence as defined in Chapter 1 of this title. (B) In performing electronic notarial acts, an electronic notary public shall adhere to all applicable rules governing notarial acts provided in Chapter 1 of this title.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2021 Act No. 85 (S.631), SECTION 2, eff May 18, 2021. Editor's Note 2021 Act No. 85, SECTIONS 1, 6, provide as follows: "SECTION 1. This act must be known and may be cited as the 'South Carolina Electronic Notary Public Act'." "SECTION 6. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Electronic online notary public applications will not be accepted for processing until the administrative rules are in effect and vendors of technology are approved by the Secretary of State."