Clarifies use of electronic signatures in notary applications and business contracts in North Carolina.

This bill amends North Carolina law to clarify the use of electronic signatures in notary applications and business contracts. It allows electronic submission of notary applications and signatures, while requiring the applicant's signature to be acknowledged before a person authorized to administer oaths. It also specifies that reciprocal attorneys' fees provisions in business contracts are valid if all parties sign by hand or with an electronic signature originating from an affirmative action by the party. The bill is effective upon becoming law.

Clarifies use of electronic signatures in notary applications and business contracts in North Carolina.

This bill amends North Carolina law to clarify the use of electronic signatures in notary applications and business contracts. It allows electronic submission of notary applications and signatures, while requiring the applicant's signature to be acknowledged before a person authorized to administer oaths. It also specifies that reciprocal attorneys' fees provisions in business contracts are valid if all parties sign by hand or with an electronic signature originating from an affirmative action by the party. The bill is effective upon becoming law.