Hawaii issues executive order permitting remote notarization

State Issues Covid-19 Hawaii Notary Fintech

On March 29, the Hawaii governor issued an executive order that, among other things, suspends requirements in Chapter 456 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to notaries public, and any related administrative rules, to the extent that they would require close physical contact to accomplish notary functions. The executive order also sets out rules governing the performance of notarial acts while using audio-visual technology.