The remote notarization bill, passed by the state Legislature earlier this year, has been delivered to Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has until Dec. 22 to sign or reject it.
This legislation, should it be signed by Hochul, will provide members and credit unions with the permanent ability to utilize remote notarization. Credit unions across the state have been utilizing remote electronic notarization services as a result of a March 2020 executive order and subsequent extensions that temporarily authorized this technology.
The New York Credit Union Association has previously issued urgent calls to action on the legislation, and the passage of this bill is a direct reflection of Association members and leaders working closely with the Legislature.