Remote authentication by notaries now possible

Remote authentication by notaries now possible

Real-time video technology can now be used to allow notaries to authenticate the execution of a document remotely.

Physical distancing measures to manage the coronavirus outbreak have caused difficulties for the signing of documents which need a notary to be present.

The Coronavirus (Scotland) (No2) Act 2020 which comes into effect today relaxes the requirement for a notary to be physically present when executing certain documents.

See the Law Society of Scotland’s coronavirus information page for more information.

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