Topic:  Remote Notarization and eRecording – the Latest Developments and Practice Tips

Review of Minn Stats: . § 358.645, 358.66; 358.646, 507.0941 to 507.0948 Review of Minn. Session Laws, 5th Special Session, Chapter 4

In order to ensure safety during a time when close physical proximity presents risks, there is increased motivation to find ways to conduct business remotely and, consequently, digitally. Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Remote Ink Notarization (RIN) enable clients and parties to a real estate transaction to avoid physically appearing before a notary when signing documents. eRecording eliminates the need to visit the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles or physically deliver (by mail or courier) original paper documents for filing. The pandemic presents an opportunity for attorneys to embrace new tools that will aid you and your clients for years to come. Even if you (the attorney and notary) are not conducting a closing, it is imperative now more than ever that real estate attorneys be aware of how real estate documents can and may be signed and recorded in an upcoming closing.

Speaker: John Nielsen

John Nielsen is Assistant Vice President and Underwriting Counsel for the North Central Region of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company. He works on residential and commercial real estate transactions in throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota involving unusual or extrahazardous title risks and high dollar amount insurance policies.

Prior to joining Old Republic Title in December of 2019, Mr. Nielsen worked for another national title insurance underwriter. Mr. Nielsen began his career in private practice working for a small real estate law firm handling ligation and disputes concerning real estate and title insurance coverage. Mr. Nielsen is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association. He is also a co-chair of the Minnesota Land Title Association’s Legislative Committee and a member of the Uniform Conveyancing Blanks Task Force. He lives in St. Anthony Village with his wife and two children.

CLE credit has been requested.

Remote attendance only

Member Cost: Free 
Non-Member Cost: $15

Please register no later than January 11, 2021.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lesa Eastman at lesaeastman@siegelbrill.com