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HB 2309 — Providing For The Modernization Of Notarization And The County Register Of Deeds Process With Respect To Real Estate Documents For The Purpose Of Mitigation Of Real Estate Document-Related Fraud

KansasIntroduced Feb 6, 2025

HB 2309 aims to modernize notarization and county register of deeds processes in Kansas to mitigate real estate document-related fraud. The bill requires the development and implementation of a two-tiered authentication system for notarizing real estate documents and mandates the use of a 3D biometric antifraud system by all notaries public by December 31, 2026. It also allows registers of deeds to delay filing real estate documents if fraud is suspected. The bill addresses financial fraud risks associated with real estate transactions.

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