AL SB275

Authorizes notaries public in Alabama to perform remote notarization of document acknowledgements using two-way audio-video communication technology, provided the notary is physically located in the state and records the session for seven years.

Requires identity verification of remote signatories through either personal knowledge of the notary or presentation of two valid government-issued forms of identification, one containing the signatory's face and signature, or through review of public/private data sources.

Mandates that remote notarization recordings must include the date and time, document descriptions, notary attestation of being in-state, identity verification method, clear images of identification and signing, and all documents must be provided to the notary for authentication and original signature.

Prohibits remote notarization for absentee ballot applications, absentee ballot affidavits, or any voting-related purposes.

Ratifies all remote notarization actions taken before July 1, 2021 under the Emergency Management Act of 1955 and establishes Class C misdemeanor penalties for notaries who intentionally or fraudulently violate these provisions; effective July 1, 2021.