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Providing for the modernization of notarization and the notary public process with respect to real estate documents for the purpose of mitigation of real estate document-related fraud, requiring the development, implementation and administration of a two-tiered authentication system for…
HB2696 aims to modernize the notarization process for real estate documents in Kansas to mitigate document-related fraud by implementing a two-tiered authentication system and requiring 3D biometric antifraud technology by December 31, 2027.
If you operate as a notary public in Kansas, you must implement a two-tiered authentication and 3D biometric system by December 31, 2027, or face penalties.
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The bill mandates the development and implementation of a two-tiered authentication system specifically for notarizing real estate documents. It also requires all notaries public in Kansas to use a 3D biometric antifraud system to mitigate document-related fraud.
Key Provisions
- Development and implementation of a two-tiered authentication system for notarization of real estate documents.
- Requirement for all notaries public to use a 3D biometric antifraud system by December 31, 2027 to mitigate real estate document-related fraud.
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House Hearing: Monday, February 16, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
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