Remote Notarization and Witnessing Extended in New York

On July 6, 2020, Governor Cuomo (N.Y.) signed Executive Order 202.48, which extends the option for individuals to use remote procedures to execute estate planning documents in order to practice social distancing. Individuals will be able to execute documents through video conferencing through August 5th, unless further extended. 

Executive Order 202.7 allows individuals to have documents notarized virtually through video conferencing, while Executive Order 202.14 allowed for the use of video conferencing for witnessing. 

Although the Executive Orders allow for individuals to execute documents from a distance, the formality itself is no more relaxed than before. Therefore, it is important to be informed of the necessary requirements to properly executed documents through these procedures. 

See, Remote Notarization and Witnessing Extended in New York, Hodgson Russ L.L.P., Jul 21, 2020.

Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse (Professional Legal Marketing (PLM, Inc.)) for bringing this article to my attention.