1. E-Notary Frequently Asked Questions for Recorders of Deeds
For PRIA’s
Property Records Education Partners
Adopted by the PRIA Board on February 7, 2017
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2. eNotary Work Group Marc Aronson, co-chair Kay Wrucke, co-chair
William Anderson William Hultman
Kathleen Butler Karl Klessig
Michael Chodos Mark Ladd Myron Finley Ben Sherman Harry Gardner David Warhoftig

3. The Mission
PRIA has heard many questions about electronic notarization from its members over the past several years. This Background Paper provides answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about electronic notarization and provides examples of what an electronic notarization might look like.

4. The Goal Explain the electronic notarization process to recorders
Answer the questions recorders most often ask about electronic notarization
Increase recorders’ confidence in accepting and recording electronically notarized documents

5. The Process Weekly conference calls
Input from recorders, technologists, lawyers, notary associations, vendors
List of more than 50 suggested questions edited to 24
Answers discussed and edited during conference calls
Final version approved by the PRIA board of directors

6. The Result Twenty-four questions and answers
Six examples of electronically notarized documents
Covers both face-to-face and remote electronic notarization
Discusses both the notary’s and the recorder’s responsibilities

7. The Background Paper Read through the paper
Discuss the questions and answers
Look at the examples
Gather feedback
Let PRIA know what you think

8. How to contact PRIA PREP Coordinator: Carolyn Ableman cableman@pria.us
Property Records Industry Association 110 Horizon Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27615
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