Regulatory Updates

Following the governor’s Executive Order on March 28, the Colorado Secretary of State’s office has set up a process that will enable Coloradans access to notary services without in-person contact. Read on for more details.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its guidance on the essential critical infrastructure workforce, including those providing real estate services and the staff of government offices who perform recording services. Read on for more details.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency order temporarily waiving the in-person requirement for notarizing documents in Maryland. That same day, the Maryland Insurance Administration issued a bulletin to all title insurance producers, clarifying that the executive order makes it permissible for licensed title insurance producers to conduct remote settlements. Read on for more details.

As part of a proclamation regarding additional measures for COVID-19 provisions, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards authorized the use of remote notarization. Read on for more details.

The Federal Trade Commission has shared information for avoiding scams related to the coronavirus and shared what it is doing to help protect consumers. Read on for more details.

Weeks after cancelling its in-person Spring National Meeting in favor of holding virtual sessions of its task force and working group sessions, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has suspended its virtual sessions. Read on for more details.

The Georgia Supreme Court has issued an order regarding Georgia rules of professional conduct and lawyer participation in real estate closings, allowing the use of video conferences to conduct real estate closings. Read on for more details.

In a letter to Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, the Florida Land Title Association requested the annual Title Data Call be delayed from May 31 to Sept. 30. Read on for more details.

The National Association of Realtors, National Association of Home Builders, Mortgage Bankers Association and American Land Title Association wrote a letter to the National Governor’s Association, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of Counties, Council of State Governments, U.S. Conference of Mayors and State Government Affairs Council , urging them to take steps to ensure that the financial services and housing sectors can support the critical needs of homeowners and borrowers. Read on for more from the letter.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation March 24 removing the delayed effective date of and allowing for the new electronic notary services provisions authorized by Senate Bill 5641. Read on for more details.