ALTA strives to help members identify the benefits and risks associated with digital closings in order to put the industry in the best position to solve problems and inspire innovative ideas. ALTA is your source for tools and education about various aspects of digital closing and provide information about the availability of technological advances such as remote online notary (RON).
Federal Legislation
The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023 (SECURE Notarization Act) would permit immediate nationwide use of remote online notary (RON) with minimum standards and provide certainty for the interstate recognition of RON.
SECURE Legislation Resources
Legislation Resources
State Laws Authorizing Remote e-Notarization
Emergency orders and guidance issued by states on RON do not necessarily conform with the ALTA-MBA model or RULONA standards for consumer protections and anti-fraud safeguards. The powers of entities to issue such orders should to be reviewed on a state-by-state basis. Prior to relying on any emergency order or guidance, you should contact your underwriter. 48 states and the District of Columbia have either passed a RON law or issued an executive order pertaining to remotely notarizing documents, some have done both.
Please email any additional orders or guidance not listed to [email protected].
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Digital Closing Articles
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NotaryCam Reports Record Year for RON Transactions
NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, reported it completed more than 154,000 remote online notarizations (RON) in 2024.
MISMO Seeks Public Comment on Updates to Remote Online Notarization Standards
The Remote Online Notarization (RON) Standards V2 is the result of industry collaboration to update the standards to include essential updates identified during the implementation process. ALTA’s Digital Closing and Digital Process Impact workgroups is reviewing the updates.
ALTA Survey: Digital Closings Increase, but Barriers Slow Adoption
Fully digital or hybrid closings increased to 10% of all transactions last year compared to 7% of all deals closed in 2021, according to a study conducted by ALTA. The survey included results from 399 title professionals and businesses that operate across 46 states and Washington, D.C. Read on for details.
California Passes RON Legislation
California joined 44 other states that have passed legislation allowing for remote online notarization (RON). Senate Bill 696, which awaits the signature of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, authorizes a notary located in the state to perform RON.
ALTA, More Than 100 Groups Send Letter of Support for SECURE to Senators
ALTA and a coalition of more than 100 other businesses and trade associations sent a letter to Sens. Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) expressing support for the bipartisan Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act (SECURE).
House Passes ALTA-supported SECURE Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed by a voice vote on Feb. 27 the ALTA-supported bipartisan SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 (SECURE).
New York Issues RON Regulations
The New York State Department of State issued regulations for remote online notarizations (RON) that went into effect Jan. 25.
Many Still Prefer In-person Closings, 19% Prefer RON
A large share of borrowers wants some digital closing tools, but the majority still prefer in-person interactions, according to survey data from Solidifi, a vendor that provides valuation, title and settlement services to the residential mortgage lending industry. The 2022 consumer mortgage experience survey, which had over 1,000 participants, found that about 81% of borrowers want a face-to-face closing and 19% prefer remote online notarization.