(Providence, RI) --Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea [[ gore-BAY-uh ]] says remote online notarization is being allowed on a temporary basis during the coronavirus emergency.Notary publics in the state are commissioned to four-year terms by the governor to serve as an impartial witness for certain acts including wills, real estate transactions, lending applications and professional licenses.A guide on the process is available at sos.ri.gov.