1. (a) A notary public may perform a remote notarial act only after registering as a remote notary public with the secretary of state.

2. (b) A notary public is eligible to register under subsection (a) if the notary public:

   1. (1) holds a current commission as a notary public in Indiana;
   2. (2) complies with the continuing education requirements described in IC 33-42-12-2 , and prescribed under IC 33-42-16-2 ;

   3. (3) is able to competently:

      1. (A) operate audiovisual communication technology; and
      2. (B) use identity proofing and credential analysis technology;
   4. (4) pays a registration fee in the amount of five dollars ($5); and
   5. (5) passes a remote notarial act examination administered by the secretary of state.
3. (c) The registration fee described in subsection (b) is in addition to the processing fee described in IC 33-42-12-1 (c).

4. (d) Unless a registration under this section is revoked under IC 33-42-13 , the term of registration:

   1. (1) begins on the registration starting date set by the secretary of state; and
   2. (2) expires on the date on which the remote notary public's current commission ends.
5. (e) A remote notary public whose registration expires under subsection (d) may not perform a remote notarial act until the remote notary public has reregistered under this section.
6. (f) A notary public is not required to perform remote notarial acts.
7. (g) A remote notary public may perform a remote notarial act only if the remote notary public is physically present in Indiana at the time the remote notarial act is performed.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.29.