Maryland Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts – Requirements for Appointment as a Notary Public – Alterations
Sponsor: J.B. Jennings (District 7)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 571 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the date, to beginning October 1, 2021, by which initial and renewal applicants to be appointed as notaries public must complete certain requirements; requiring the Secretary of State, by October 1, 2021, to offer a course of study and an examination that cover the laws, regulations, procedures, and ethics relevant to notarial acts.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Schnoor, Mary | Office of Sec. of State | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | wobensmith, johnlobbyist | office of secretary of state | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Pitcher, Bill | Bellamy Genn Group | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ridgeway, Mike | Community Title NETWORK | Position only |
| UNF | Riegger, J. Paul | MD Coalition of Title Insurers | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | O'connell, Bill | MSBA Real property section | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Walsh, Brad | Individual | Position only |