Notarial Acts - Reasonable Accommodations

SB 700 amends Maryland's notary law to require notaries to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities who cannot sign documents alone. It specifically mandates that notaries read entire documents aloud to blind individuals before notarizing and clarifies procedures for when someone directs another person to sign for them (requiring specific wording on the document). The law directly affects people with disabilities needing signing assistance and all Maryland notaries. It takes effect October 1, 2025.