Electronic and Remote Online Notarization Flashcards

An Alabama RON notary must record the remote notarization session. How long must this recording be retained?

Answer: At least 10 years

Alabama's RON law requires the audio-visual recording of each session to be retained for at least 10 years.

What type of electronic signature must an Alabama remote online notary use on electronic documents?

Answer: A tamper-evident electronic signature that complies with the platform's security standards

Alabama RON requires notaries to use a tamper-evident electronic signature that meets the approved platform's security and audit trail requirements.

Which Alabama state office oversees and approves remote online notarization platforms?

Answer: The Secretary of State's office

The Alabama Secretary of State is responsible for approving RON technology platforms and maintaining oversight of remote notarization in the state.

An Alabama RON notary's electronic seal must include:

Answer: The notary's name, commission number, state, and commission expiration date

Alabama requires the electronic seal to contain the notary's name, commission number, the words 'State of Alabama,' and the commission expiration date.

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) in Alabama RON typically involves:

Answer: The signer answering multiple-choice questions based on their personal history

KBA presents the signer with multiple-choice questions drawn from public records about their personal history, which only the true individual should be able to answer.

If Alabama's RON technology platform experiences a connection failure mid-session, the notary should:

Answer: Restart the session from the beginning with a fresh identity verification

A disrupted RON session compromises the integrity of the identity verification and recording requirements, so a new session with full re-verification must be started.