FL Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Question 1

When did Florida authorize Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

January 1, 2020

Answer

January 1, 2015

Answer

July 1, 2017

Answer

March 1, 2022

Question 2

What technology must a Florida RON notary use to communicate with the signer?

Accepted Answer

Two-way audio-visual communication in real time

Answer

Telephone only

Answer

Email correspondence

Answer

Encrypted text messaging

Question 3

Which of the following is a required identity verification method specific to Florida's RON process?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or credential analysis

Answer

In-person presentation of a passport

Answer

A notarized letter from the signer's bank

Answer

Biometric fingerprinting

Question 4

Under Florida's RON law, where may the signer be physically located during a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere in the world

Answer

Only within the state of Florida

Answer

Anywhere in the United States

Answer

Only in the continental United States

Question 5

What must a Florida RON notary retain as a record of each remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

An audio-visual recording and electronic journal entry of the notarial act

Answer

A printed copy of the document mailed to the Department of State

Answer

A sworn affidavit from the signer confirming the act

Answer

A notarized backup copy held by the RON platform

Question 6

What must a Florida notary do before performing RON for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Register with the Florida Department of State as a RON notary

Answer

Pass an additional state exam specific to RON

Answer

Obtain a separate RON commission from the Governor

Answer

Complete 12 additional hours of continuing education