S. 1561: SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-01 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] |
| Policy area | Law |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-01 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-03 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-01):
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2025 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for the notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat).
Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-01 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2025-05-08 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-05-08 |
| John Hoeven | R ND 2025-05-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1561 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1561?
S. 1561 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SECURE Notarization Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1561 are available on congress.gov.
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