Electronic Notarization Procedures Flashcards

Before performing electronic notarizations in Arkansas, a commissioned notary must first do what?

Answer: Register as an electronic notary with the Arkansas Secretary of State

Arkansas requires a traditional commissioned notary to register with the Secretary of State before acting as an electronic notary.

Which technology may an Arkansas electronic notary use to perform electronic notarizations?

Answer: Only a solution provider approved by the Arkansas Secretary of State

Arkansas electronic notaries must use a technology solution provider approved by the Secretary of State.

An Arkansas electronic notary's electronic signature and seal must be:

Answer: Kept under the notary's sole control at all times

The notary must retain exclusive control of the electronic signature and seal to prevent unauthorized use.

What feature must an electronically notarized document in Arkansas include so alterations can be detected?

Answer: Tamper-evident technology that reveals changes after notarization

Approved electronic notarization systems must render documents tamper-evident so any post-notarization change is detectable.

Where must an Arkansas notary be physically located when performing a remote online notarization?

Answer: Within the State of Arkansas

The notary must be physically located in Arkansas at the time of the remote notarization, though the signer may be elsewhere.

During a remote online notarization, the requirement of personal appearance is satisfied when the signer appears before the notary by:

Answer: Real-time two-way audio-visual communication

Live, simultaneous two-way audio-visual technology satisfies personal appearance for remote online notarization.

If an Arkansas electronic notary's registration data changes, such as a new email address used for e-notarizations, the notary should:

Answer: Notify the Secretary of State of the change

Changes to electronic notary registration information must be reported to the Secretary of State.