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SB 116

NOTARIES: Provides for reciprocal notarial authority of notaries qualified in St. Martin Parish and St. Landry Parish. (8/1/25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana authorizes notaries qualified in St. Martin or St. Landry Parish to legally perform notarial duties in both parishes without separate licensing requirements.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 40.
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Bill Summary · SB 116

Legislative bill overview

SB 116 allows notaries public who are qualified in either St. Martin Parish or St. Landry Parish to exercise notarial authority in both parishes reciprocally. This eliminates the previous requirement for notaries to obtain separate qualifications in each parish to perform notarial services across both jurisdictions.

Why is this important

This streamlines administrative processes for notaries serving the two parishes, reducing licensing costs and paperwork duplication. For residents and businesses in these parishes, it improves access to notary services by expanding which qualified notaries can serve them without geographic restriction.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight: Clarification may be needed on which parish's standards and complaint procedures apply when a notary from one parish operates in the other
  • Professional equity: Notaries in other Louisiana parishes may question why reciprocal authority wasn't extended to their regions
  • Implementation details: The law doesn't specify whether existing notaries automatically gain reciprocal authority or must apply for additional qualification

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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