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<p class="MsoNormal">I called Pierce County auditor yesterday and based on the question I asked, they indicated they accept remote notaries for recording. I’ll call again to confirm. Maybe I didn’t pose the question clearly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Remote Notary is an electronic signature of both signor and notary – no “wet” signatures involved I think – with an add-on of remote notary. Here’s a “how to:”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/remote-online-notary/how-to-become-a-remote-online-notary/washington#:~:text=Yes%2C%20effective%20March%2027%2C%202020,to%20the%20COVID%2D19%20crisis">https://www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/remote-online-notary/how-to-become-a-remote-online-notary/washington#:~:text=Yes%2C%20effective%20March%2027%2C%202020,to%20the%20COVID%2D19%20crisis</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">But RON does also involve electronic signature, so I’m not sure how these provisions interact. I saw in the RPPT newsletter that Washington is considering the Uniform Electronic Wills Act.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">My understanding of that statute was that it is about e-signatures (like DocuSign) which is not RON.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">But I would love more clarity on this—has anyone thoroughly researched this in our group? If not, maybe Amy and I need to take this on and do a presentation. :)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">On Nov 16, 2020, at 6:39 PM, Lewis, Amy C. <<a href="mailto:ALewis@eisenhowerlaw.com">ALewis@eisenhowerlaw.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If the document can’t be signed electronically, then a remote online notary won’t work.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Per the ACTEC website, you can use RON for notarization of EP docs, but not witnessing. I would love to hear from RONs or firms with RONs about how this option is working.
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<h3 style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%"><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#545454;font-weight:normal">WASHINGTON</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Does state require will to be witnessed?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> yes - 2</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Does state require will to be notarized?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> no</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kerry Brink<br>
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<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com">WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Diana McCormack <<a href="mailto:Dmccormack@vjglaw.com">Dmccormack@vjglaw.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Remote Notary?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Being able to meet clients to notarize Powers of Attorney or deeds is now a significant challenge. Are any of you remote notaries? Or have you worked with a remote notary that you trust?
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">I am very interested in learning how to use this service!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Thank you for any information/experience you can share!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">~Kerry Brink<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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