Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in North Dakota.
North Dakota adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 2001. This means electronic signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures for most business and personal transactions in the state.
Electronic signatures are legally binding for contracts, agreements, and other documents in ND.
North Dakota permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2019.
North Dakota authorized RON in 2019. The Secretary of State oversees notary registration.
North Dakota supports e-signatures for real estate. County recorders accept electronic documents.
North Dakota Century Code Chapter 9-16 governs electronic transactions.
Healthcare providers accept e-signatures for patient documentation.
Electronic transactions law
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in North Dakota, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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