CO Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 3

Question 1

A Colorado notary who is also authorized to perform RON uses a paper journal for in-person acts. For RON sessions, the notary must:

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Use a separate, tamper-evident electronic journal for RON acts

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Use the same paper journal for both types of acts

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Use no journal, as the audio-visual recording serves as the record

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File a combined record annually with the Secretary of State

Question 2

Under Colorado law, can a Colorado RON notary notarize for a signer located in a foreign country?

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Yes, Colorado RON law permits notarizing for signers located anywhere in the world

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No, RON is limited to U.S.-based signers only

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Yes, but only in countries with a treaty with the United States

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No, the signer must be in a state that has enacted RON legislation

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the 'knowledge-based authentication' step in a Colorado RON session?

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To verify the signer's identity by asking questions only they should know the answers to

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To test the signer's legal knowledge of the document being signed

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To confirm the notary's identity to the signer

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To check that the document has not been altered

Question 4

A Colorado RON electronic journal must be:

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Stored on a secure system that prevents unauthorized alterations

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Printed and bound annually

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Shared with the county clerk each quarter

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Kept on a non-encrypted USB drive for portability

Question 5

If a Colorado notary's RON platform vendor goes out of business, the notary is responsible for:

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Ensuring that journal and recording data are transferred and preserved for the required retention period

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Reporting the closure to the Secretary of State and obtaining a new commission

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Immediately destroying all stored records to protect signer privacy

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Re-performing all prior RON notarizations in person

Question 6

Which statement about Colorado RON electronic signatures is correct?

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The notary's electronic signature and seal must be attached to the notarized electronic document

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The signer must use the same electronic signature provider as the notary

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Electronic signatures are not legally valid for notarized documents in Colorado

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The notary must print and physically sign every RON document

Question 7

A Colorado notary performing a RON must verify at the start of the session that:

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The signer appears competent and is not acting under duress

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The signer has a notary public commission in their home state

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The document has already been reviewed by a Colorado attorney

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The signer is a U.S. citizen