Sec. 23. (a) “Principal” means an individual:

(1) whose signature is reflected on a document that is notarized;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-42-0.5-23

  • Oath: includes "affirmation" and "to swear" includes to "affirm". See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
(2) who has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a notarial officer; or

(3) whose signature is reflected on a document that is notarized after the individual has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a notarial officer.

     (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), for purposes of a remote notarial act, “principal” means an individual:

(1) whose electronic signature is reflected on a document that is notarized and contained in an electronic record;

(2) who has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a remote notary public; or

(3) whose electronic signature is reflected on a document that is notarized and contained in an electronic record after an individual has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a remote notary public.

     (c) A principal, for purposes of a remote notarial act, does not include an individual who has taken an oath or affirmation administered by a remote notary public in the capacity of a witness for a remote notarial act.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.30.