AR Notary Electronic Notarization Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Register as an electronic notary with the Arkansas Secretary of State

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Only a solution provider approved by the Arkansas Secretary of State

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Kept under the notary's sole control at all times

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Tamper-evident technology that reveals changes after notarization

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Within the State of Arkansas

Answer

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

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