In addition to the requirements set forth in 57 Pa.C.S. § 320 (relating to notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record; selection of technology), a tamper-evident technology used to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records must meet all of the following:

1. (1) Comply with Federal and State law, including 57 Pa.C.S. Chapter 3 (relating to Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts) and this chapter.
2. (2) Allow a person inspecting an electronic record to determine whether there has been any tampering with the integrity of a certificate of notarial act logically associated with a record or with the attachment or association of the notarial act with that electronic record.
3. (3) Include all of the information required by § 167.21 (relating to official stamp) as a part of, or a secure attachment to, the underlying notarized electronic record.
4. (4) Verify the authorization of the electronic notary public to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records by verifying the name, commission number and commission expiration date with the department prior to offering the electronic notarization technology.
5. (5) Suspend the use of any electronic notarization technology for any electronic notary public whose commission has expired or has been revoked or suspended by the department.

Cross References

This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 167.2 (relating to definitions); 4 Pa. Code § 167.83 (relating to electronic notarization technology provider application); and 4 Pa. Code § 167.87 (relating to termination of approval of technology).