MO HB2726

Requires all notary public applicants to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal background check, with the secretary of state charging a fee to cover processing costs

Mandates thumbprints in the notary journal and on original documents for deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, real property documents, and powers of attorney

Allows notaries to refuse service to individuals who will not provide required identification information

Prohibits notaries from recording Social Security numbers or credit card numbers in their journals

Requires all notary seal manufacturers to register with the secretary of state beginning January 1, 2017