AZ Notary Electronic Notarization and Remote Online Notarization 3

Question 1

What is the key distinction between electronic notarization (EN) and remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

EN uses electronic signatures with the signer physically present before the notary; RON uses audio-visual technology allowing the signer to appear remotely

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EN requires a government-appointed witness; RON does not

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EN is only valid within Arizona; RON is recognized in all 50 states

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EN always uses wet signatures; RON always uses electronic signatures

Question 2

Under Arizona law, which of the following statements about document types eligible for RON is MOST accurate?

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RON is broadly applicable and not restricted to specific document types, subject to compliance with applicable law

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Only Arizona real estate transaction documents may be RON-notarized

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RON is limited exclusively to government filings and court documents

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RON can only be used for documents where both parties reside in Arizona

Question 3

An Arizona notary may perform a remote online notarization for a foreign national located abroad provided that:

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All of Arizona's identity verification and procedural requirements are satisfied

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The foreign national holds a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa

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The document is intended solely for use within the United States

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The foreign national maintains a U.S. bank or brokerage account

Question 4

Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring the RON technology platform is functioning properly before and during a notarization session?

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The notary, who must confirm the platform is operating correctly before proceeding

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The technology vendor, who guarantees uptime under its service agreement

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The signer, who selected and initiated the session

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The Arizona Secretary of State's technical support staff

Question 5

If a technology failure interrupts a RON session after identity verification is complete but before the document is signed, the Arizona notary should:

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Terminate the session and require the signer to restart the full process including identity verification

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Proceed and notarize based on the identity verification already completed

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Have the signer email or fax a signed copy of the document to complete the transaction

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Continue the session using telephone audio only, without the video component

Question 6

Arizona law requires that a notary's electronic signature and seal used in RON be kept:

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Under the notary's sole and exclusive control to prevent unauthorized use

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Shared with the Secretary of State for independent verification purposes

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In custody of the approved technology vendor as a neutral third party

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Accessible to the notary's supervising employer or law firm at all times

Question 7

Arizona's remote online notarization statute was developed largely in alignment with which uniform law framework for notarial acts?

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The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) as promulgated by the Uniform Law Commission

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The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) exclusively

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The Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN) only

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The Interstate Notary Compact adopted by the National Governors Association