[WSBARP] Electronic notary for overseas party?

[Nestor Gorfinkel]

My response is yes. Florida has had an electronic notary procedure (RON) in place since 1/1/2020. I am not an electronic notary, but used them as well as a Virginia RON (for non US Residents) very frequently.
The Florida law and I don't see how Washington would be different, requires only the notary to be physically present in the State of Florida when the act is performed. I have participated with clients signing in far away places like Siberia and Argentina and the act is valid and granted full faith and credit in all states.

I have had several Washington State Deeds or other instruments signed by a Florida RON with clients sitting in Washington State and never had an issue getting the document recorded.


Cordially,

Nestor Gorfinkel, Attorney at Law
Licensed in Florida & Washington State
Florida Civil-Law (International) Notary

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Anthony F. Gibbs
Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 1:49 PM
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Subject: [WSBARP] Electronic notary for overseas party?

With this new-fangled electronic notary thing happening, I wonder:

If the owners of a property here in Seattle currently live in Somaliland and they want to transfer their property to their two sons, who live here in Seattle, could a notary with the electronic notary endorsement notarize a quitclaim deed when the Grantors are in Somaliland?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Otherwise, I'm trying to determine the best way to have the Somaliland parents properly execute a quitclaim deed for use here.

Thanks!
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