PA Notary e-Notarization & RON

Question 1

What is the key difference between an electronic notarization (e-notarization) and a remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

E-notarization requires the signer's physical presence, while RON does not.

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E-notarization is for paper documents, while RON is for electronic documents.

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RON is only permitted for real estate transactions.

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Only RON requires the use of an electronic seal.

Question 2

Before a Pennsylvania notary can perform electronic or remote notarizations, they must:

Accepted Answer

Select an approved vendor and notify the Department of State.

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Obtain a separate commission for electronic notarization.

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Pass a special technology proficiency exam.

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Purchase a special insurance policy for remote acts.

Question 3

Which of the following is a required component of identity verification for a remote online notarization (RON) in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The use of credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA).

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The signer emailing a scanned copy of their ID to the notary beforehand.

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A verbal confirmation of the signer's date of birth and address.

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Having a credible witness present with the signer at their remote location.

Question 4

What is a mandatory requirement for the records kept for every remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

A complete audio-visual recording of the notarial act.

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A written transcript of the entire session.

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A digital photo of the signer taken during the session.

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The IP address and geographic location of the signer.

Question 5

An electronic seal used for an e-notarization or RON must contain:

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, title, county, and commission number.

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The notary's digital signature.

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The name of the approved RON technology vendor.

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A link to the notary's public listing on the Department of State website.

Question 6

At the time of performing a remote online notarization (RON), the notary public must be physically located:

Accepted Answer

Within the physical boundaries of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Anywhere in the United States.

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In the county where their commission is registered.

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At the business address listed on their commission.

Question 7

When completing a notarial certificate for a remote online notarization, what additional information must be included?

Accepted Answer

A statement that the act was performed using communication technology.

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The name of the RON technology provider.

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The total fee charged for the notarization.

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The state where the signer was physically located.