Remote Online Notarization (RON) Flashcards
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Under Colorado law, which technology must a remote online notary use to verify a signer's identity during a RON session?
Answer: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis
Colorado's RON statute requires identity proofing through knowledge-based authentication and credential analysis of the signer's government-issued ID.
How long must a Colorado remote online notary retain the audio-visual recording of a RON session?
Answer: 5 years
Colorado law requires RON notaries to retain audio-visual recordings of each notarial session for a minimum of 5 years.
Which state agency must a Colorado notary register with before performing remote online notarizations?
Answer: Colorado Secretary of State
A Colorado notary must register with the Colorado Secretary of State and be approved before performing remote online notarizations.
A signer located in another U.S. state wants a Colorado remote online notarization. Is this permissible?
Answer: Yes, the notary may perform RON for signers located anywhere in the world
Colorado law allows a RON notary to perform notarizations for signers located anywhere in the world, not just within Colorado.
Which of the following is a required element of every Colorado RON notarial certificate?
Answer: A statement that the notarial act was performed using communication technology
Every Colorado RON certificate must include a statement that the notarial act was performed using communication technology, distinguishing it from an in-person act.
What must a Colorado RON notary do if the audio or video connection is interrupted during a notarization?
Answer: Stop the session and reconnect before completing the notarization
If the audio-visual connection is interrupted, the notary must stop and re-establish a clear, uninterrupted connection before completing the notarial act.
Under Colorado's RON law, which of the following documents CANNOT be notarized remotely?
Answer: Wills governed by Colorado law that require witnesses present with the testator
Colorado's RON law generally excludes wills that require witnesses to be in the physical presence of the testator, as witness presence rules may not be satisfied remotely.