Online Notarization Procedures For Oaths Or Affirmations

Sec. 406.1107. ONLINE NOTARIZATION PROCEDURES FOR OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS. An online notary public may administer an oath or affirmation to a principal as an online notarization if, except as otherwise provided by other law of this state, the online notary public: (1) identifies the principal under Section 406.110(b); (2) creates or causes the creation under Section 406.108 of a video and audio recording of the principal taking the oath or affirmation; and (3) retains or causes the retention under Section 406.108 of the recording. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 1780), Sec. 6, eff. January 1, 2024.