1. (a) "Principal" means an individual:

   1. (1) whose signature is reflected on a document that is notarized;
   2. (2) who has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a notarial officer; or
   3. (3) whose signature is reflected on a document that is notarized after the individual has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a notarial officer.

2. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), for purposes of a remote notarial act, "principal" means an individual:

   1. (1) whose electronic signature is reflected on a document that is notarized and contained in an electronic record;
   2. (2) who has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a remote notary public; or
   3. (3) whose electronic signature is reflected on a document that is notarized and contained in an electronic record after an individual has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a remote notary public.
3. (c) A principal, for purposes of a remote notarial act, does not include an individual who has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a remote notary public in the capacity of a witness for a remote notarial act.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.30.