Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in Kentucky.
Kentucky adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 2000. 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 KY.
Kentucky permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2020.
Kentucky authorized RON under SB 114 (2020). The Secretary of State oversees notary commissioning.
Kentucky supports e-signatures for real estate transactions. County clerks accept electronic documents.
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 369 governs electronic transactions.
Healthcare providers use e-signatures for patient consent and records.
Electronic transactions law
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in Kentucky, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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