Proof Partners with the State Bar of Texas | Proof
Proof has partnered with the State Bar of Texas to offer over 114,000 Texas attorneys preferred 24/7 access to its secure online notarization platform, enabling faster, paperless notarization of legal documents with enhanced security and audit trails as an official member benefit to streamline workflows and improve client service.
Overview
Proof has partnered with the State Bar of Texas to provide online notarization services as an official member benefit. This partnership gives over 114,000 attorneys in Texas preferred access to Proof's online notarization platform, enabling them to streamline workflows, reduce document turnaround times, and serve clients more efficiently.
Thousands of lawyers already use Proof for notarizing critical legal documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, trusts, wills, and court filings. With this benefit, State Bar of Texas members can notarize documents online, eliminating the need for traditional, paper-based processes.
State Bar of Texas Executive Director Trey Apffel stated, "The State Bar of Texas is committed to providing innovative solutions that enhance the practice of law for our members. Our partnership with Proof reflects this commitment by offering attorneys a streamlined, secure, and efficient way to manage notarizations. We expect this new benefit will allow our members to focus more on serving their clients and less on administrative tasks."
Key Benefits for State Bar of Texas Members
- 24/7 Online Notarization: Members can connect with a nationwide network of certified notaries at any time, from anywhere.
- Faster Document Turnaround: Online notarization reduces the time required to notarize important documents, helping attorneys keep cases moving efficiently.
- Enhanced Security and Audit Trail: The platform provides secure identity verification and compliance with state and federal laws. Members can access notarized documents from their account at any time and rewatch the notarization session for a complete audit trail, ensuring peace of mind for both lawyers and clients.
About the State Bar of Texas
The State Bar of Texas is a public corporation and an administrative agency of the judicial department of state government. It provides educational programs for the legal profession and the public, administers the minimum continuing legal education program for attorneys, and manages the attorney discipline system. For more information, visit texasbar.com.
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