(A) A notary public commissioned in this State may become an electronic notary public in accordance with this section. Before a notary public performs an electronic notarization, the notary public must register with the Secretary of State in accordance with the rules for registration as an electronic notary public and must identify the technology that he intends to use, which must conform to any rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State. A registration fee of fifty dollars must be submitted to the Secretary of State with the registration form to be used by the Secretary of State to administer the provisions of this chapter.

(B) Unless terminated pursuant to § 26-2-140, the term of registration to perform electronic notarial acts shall begin on the registration starting date set by the Secretary of State and shall continue as long as the notary public’s current commission remains valid.

(C) An individual registering to perform electronic notarial acts shall submit to the Secretary of State an application in a format prescribed by the Secretary of State that includes:

(1) proof of the successful completion of the course and examination required pursuant to § 26-2-30;

(2) the disclosure of any and all license or commission revocations or other disciplinary actions against the individual; and

(3) any other information, evidence, or declarations required by the Secretary of State.

(D) Upon the individual’s fulfillment of the requirements for registration under this chapter, the Secretary of State shall approve the registration and issue to the individual a unique registration number.

(E) The Secretary of State may reject a registration application if the individual fails to comply with any section of this chapter.