(a) A document may be signed and electronically notarized in one of three (3) ways:

1. (1) If the signer has an electronic signature and wishes to use that signature on a document, the notary may electronically notarize the electronic signature;
2. (2) The signer may physically sign the document, which the notary may then scan into a computer and electronically notarize; or
3. (3) The signer may enter a handwritten signature on equipment designed to capture a signature, and the notary may electronically notarize the electronically-captured signature.

(b) A document that contains an electronic signature shall contain the following:

1. (1) A computer-based certificate that identifies the issuing entity and the subscriber;
2. (2) The subscriber's public key; and
3. (3) Digital signature of the issuing entity.

(c) The electronic notary of a digitally signed document shall:

1. (1) Be listed in the certificate;
2. (2) Accept the certificate; and
3. (3) Lawfully hold the private key that corresponds to the public key that is listed on the certificate.