Governor Abbott temporarily allows for appearance before Notary Public via videoconference for real-estate instruments

Governor Abbott temporarily allows for appearance before Notary Public via videoconference for real-estate instruments

(APRIL 29, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott has suspended a statute concerning appearance before a notary public to acknowledge real-estate instruments such as mortgages. This suspension temporarily allows for appearance before a notary public via videoconference when executing such documents, avoiding the need for in-person contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conditions that will apply whenever this […]