CT Notary CT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long must a Connecticut notary retain the audio-video recording of a remote online notarization session?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 10 years
Connecticut law requires that audio-video recordings of RON sessions be retained for at least 10 years.
Question 2: What must a Connecticut notary include in an electronic notarial certificate to distinguish it from a paper notarization?
- A QR code linking to their commission record
- A statement indicating that the notarization was performed electronically (Correct answer)
- Their personal email address
- The signer's IP address
Correct answer: A statement indicating that the notarization was performed electronically
An electronic notarial certificate must contain a statement indicating that the notarization was performed using electronic means.
Question 3: What is the purpose of 'tamper-evident technology' required in Connecticut electronic notarizations?
- To prevent the notary from charging excess fees
- To detect any changes made to the document after notarization (Correct answer)
- To encrypt the signer's personal identification number
- To track the notary's physical location during the act
Correct answer: To detect any changes made to the document after notarization
Tamper-evident technology ensures that any post-notarization alterations to an electronic document can be detected, preserving document integrity.
Question 4: Can a Connecticut notary use their existing physical ink stamp for electronic notarizations?
- Yes, by scanning and attaching an image of the stamp to the document
- No, an electronic notarial seal that meets CT requirements must be used instead (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if the document is printed, stamped, and then rescanned
- No, electronic notarizations require no seal at all
Correct answer: No, an electronic notarial seal that meets CT requirements must be used instead
Electronic notarizations require an electronic notarial seal meeting CT requirements rather than the physical stamp used for paper documents.
Question 5: Who is responsible for the security and exclusive control of a Connecticut electronic notary's credentials and electronic seal?
- The RON platform provider
- The Secretary of the State
- The notary themselves (Correct answer)
- The signer's attorney or representative
Correct answer: The notary themselves
The notary is personally responsible for the security and exclusive control of their electronic credentials and electronic seal.
Question 6: What must a Connecticut notary do if their electronic notarization platform experiences a complete technical failure mid-session?
- Complete the notarization by phone call instead
- Stop the session and not proceed until a functioning platform is available (Correct answer)
- Have the signer sign a paper version and mail it in
- Note the failure in the certificate and continue
Correct answer: Stop the session and not proceed until a functioning platform is available
If the technology fails during a RON session, the notary must stop and cannot proceed until a functioning platform is available to ensure proper documentation.
CT Notary CT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2
How long must a Connecticut notary retain the audio-video recording of a remote online notarization session?