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  1. If the audio-visual connection drops during an Arizona RON session after the principal's identity has been verified, what must the notary do?

    Answer: Restart the entire RON session from the beginning

    Arizona law requires a continuous audio-visual connection throughout the RON session; any interruption requires restarting the entire session.

  2. A principal physically located in Florida wishes to sign a real estate document notarized by an Arizona RON notary. Under Arizona law, this is:

    Answer: Permitted — the notary's physical location in Arizona is what matters

    Arizona RON law requires the notary to be physically located in Arizona during the session, but the principal may be located anywhere.

  3. Which of the following identity verification methods is NOT a recognized component of RON identity verification under Arizona law?

    Answer: Personal vouching by a credible witness appearing remotely

    Arizona RON relies on KBA and credential analysis; a credible identifying witness vouching remotely is not an approved substitute for technology-based identity proofing.

  4. Under Arizona law, for how long must a notary retain the audio-visual recording of each RON session?

    Answer: 5 years

    Arizona requires notaries to retain RON audio-visual recordings for at least five years from the date of the notarial act.

  5. What specific information must an Arizona notary's electronic journal entry include for a RON session that parts 1–3 did not emphasize — the type of?

    Answer: Identity verification method employed

    Arizona RON journal entries must record the type of identity verification method used (e.g., KBA, credential analysis) for each session.

  6. An Arizona notary holds commissions in both Arizona and Nevada. When performing a RON session while physically sitting in their Arizona office, which commission governs?

    Answer: Arizona, because the notary is physically in Arizona

    The notary's physical location at the time of the act determines which state's commission and laws apply; being in Arizona means the Arizona commission governs.

  7. In Arizona, a knowledge-based authentication (KBA) quiz used for RON identity verification must be completed by the principal in no more than:

    Answer: 5 minutes

    Arizona's RON standards require that a KBA quiz be completed within five minutes to prevent the principal from looking up answers.