People would appear in person or by approved technology for acknowledgments

A person would have to appear before the officer in person or through qualifying communication technology. This rule applies for purposes of sections 442.150 to 442.360. Remote appearances must use communication technology that complies with sections 486.600 to 486.1205.

The officer would have to record the type of appearance on the acknowledgment form. The form is the acknowledgment form provided for in section 442.210. For a remote appearance, the officer may amend the form to say the person appeared personally by communication technology; that counts as compliance with sections 442.150 to 442.360.

The appearance rules in this section would not apply to certain land transfers made through a will. The exception covers transfers of land, including real property, made through a will. The will's terms must be clearly defined.