H.B. 2452 Summary

• Requires notary seals to display only the notary's name, commission number, and the words "notary public" and "State of Hawaii" (removes permission for additional information)

• Increases fees for issuing original notary commissions from $40 to $60 and renewal fees from $40 to $60

• Establishes administrative fines ranging from $20 to $500 for notary violations including failure to maintain proper seal format, failure to surrender seal within 90 days, improper certificate authentication, and failure to maintain transaction records

• Requires notaries to notify the attorney general within 10 days of seal loss, misplacement, or theft, with a $20 fine for non-compliance

• Takes effect upon approval