The original instrument was prepared by Jerry G. Jones. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Linda
Nugent.
DIGEST
SB 358 Reengrossed 2018 Regular Session Luneau
Proposed law authorizes electronic notarial acts and notaries public to perform an electronic notarial
act.
Proposed law provides definitions and procedures for an applicant to be qualified by the secretary
of state to perform electronic notarial acts. Provides for the adoption of rules to implement its
provisions.
Proposed law specifies that a notary public authorized to perform electronic notarial acts is a notary
public who holds a valid notarial commission in Louisiana and who has statewide jurisdiction. Does
not authorize an ex officio notary public to perform electronic notarial acts.
Proposed law provides requirements for performing and keeping of records of electronic notarial
acts, and for termination of commission. Provides procedures for an electronic notarial act.
Proposed law provides that an electronic document resulting from an electronic notarial act that
meets the requirements of the present law concerning authentic acts shall be recognized and treated
as an authentic act.
Effective August 1, 2019.
(Adds R.S. 35:621-630)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to the original bill
1. Makes technical changes.
2. Revises definitions.
3. Removes proposed language in Civil Code concerning authentic acts.
4. Adds effective date of August 1, 2019.
5. Provides relative to authority of secretary.
6. Provides relative to duties of notary public performing an electronic notarial act. Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Specifies that a notary public authorized to perform electronic notarial acts is a notary
public who holds a valid notarial commission in Louisiana and who has statewide
jurisdiction.
2. Does not authorize an ex officio notary public to perform electronic notarial acts.
3. Makes technical changes.