Governor Hogan authorizes remote notarizations

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued an emergency order that temporarily waives the in-person requirement for notarizing documents in Maryland for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, subject to guidance provided by Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith. Notaries Public commissioned in Maryland who are in good standing may perform a notarial act using communication technology for a remotely […]