H44

GSC Electronic Signatures

Chamber Passed·2/27/25

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 113–1 · Feb 27, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

113 Yea

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1 Nay

D

5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Feb 27, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading