![]() ![]() ![]() The notary and signatory sign into Zoom or other remote video conference platform.In either case, the process begins with an attorney sending paper documents to the signatory via mail or email for the signatory to print. For documents not related to real estate closings, only one video conference is required. For real estate closings, two video conferences will be required. ![]() Only an attorney or a paralegal under an attorney?s supervision can remotely notarize mortgages or other documents involving a conveyance of title to real estate, or any will, nomination of guardian or conservator, caregiver authorization affidavit, trust, durable power of attorney, health care proxy or authorization under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.Both signatory and notary must be physically located in Massachusetts.In order for valid remote notarization to take place, these steps must be followed: The law will remain in place until 3 days after the State of Emergency is lifted. In light of challenges imposed by COVID-19, the Massachusetts legislature passed, and on ApGovernor Baker signed into law, Bill S.2645, An Act Providing for Virtual Notarization to Address Challenges Related to COVID-19, which outlines procedures for remote notarization of documents during the declared State of Emergency. Update 4/28/20: the below summary, written when this legislation was pending, has been updated to reflect the bill now having been signed into law. Ap| Business, Corporate & Securities COVID-19 Estate Planning, Tax, & Probate Insights Real Estate Massachusetts Passes Temporary Remote Notarization Law ![]()
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