New York State Bar Association President Calls Removal of Notary Requirement in Civil Cases a Big Step Forward for Access to Justice
A new law allowing litigants in a civil case to file affidavits and other sworn documents without getting them notarized will eliminate unnecessary delays and needless costs in civil lawsuits.
“This law is a big step forward for access to justice,” said Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association. “The notarization requirement was a big impediment in civil litigation, particularly for unrepresented parties in rural areas of the state where finding a notary is difficult. We commend Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing the bill.”