Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

New criminal offense for performing notarizations when the signer did not personally appear before the notary, with enhanced penalties for real property transactions.

Mandatory state-run education courses for initial notary appointments and continuing education for reappointments, with a maximum of two hours required.

Extended record retention period for notaries from 3 years to 10 years after the date of notarization.

Expanded definition of 'good cause' for notary public revocation to include failure to maintain records and performing notarizations without personal appearance.

New effective date of September 1, 2025 for most provisions, with implementation rules required by January 1, 2026.