CT Notary CT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 1

Question 1

What is 'remote online notarization' (RON) in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Notarization where the signer and notary are in different locations and use real-time audio-video technology

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Notarization performed via fax or email

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Notarization of electronic documents while the parties are in the same room

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Notarization conducted entirely by mail

Question 2

To perform remote online notarizations in Connecticut, what must a notary do beyond holding a standard commission?

Accepted Answer

Register with the Secretary of the State to perform RON

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Pass an additional RON examination

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Obtain a separate RON-specific commission

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Hire a certified technology company to manage sessions

Question 3

When a Connecticut notary performs a RON, where is the notarization legally considered to have taken place?

Accepted Answer

Where the notary is physically located

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Where the signer is physically located

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Where the RON platform's servers are hosted

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In the county listed on the document being notarized

Question 4

What identity verification method is required for signers in a Connecticut remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Approved methods such as credential analysis, KBA, or other methods accepted by the Secretary of the State

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Only a government-issued ID shown on camera

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Only knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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A notarized affidavit from a person who knows the signer

Question 5

Which technology requirement must a Connecticut RON platform meet?

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It must be approved or accepted by the Secretary of the State

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It must be approved by the IRS

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It must use blockchain technology exclusively

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It must be operated from a server physically located in Connecticut

Question 6

Can a Connecticut notary perform a RON for a signer physically located outside the United States?

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Yes, if the notarial act is lawful under Connecticut law and the signer is properly identified

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No, RON is only available for US residents

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Yes, but only if the signer is a US citizen abroad

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No, unless the notary travels to the signer's location