FREE RON Legal and Regulatory Framework Questions and Answers

Notarization done in person using paper documents

Notarization performed remotely using digital technology and video conferencing

A traditional done via email

A notarization completed using a fax machine

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RON allows a notary public to notarize documents for signers in different locations using real-time audiovisual technology.

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act)

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

The Federal Trade Commission Act

The USA PATRIOT Act

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This law provides the legal foundation for the use of electronic signatures and electronic records in commerce.

A fax machine and scanner

Real-time audiovisual communication and identity verification software

A physical notary seal and ink stamp

A landline telephone

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RON requires secure technology for live interaction and verifying the identity of the signer.

Analyzing the contents of the document being notarized

Verifying the validity of government-issued identification documents presented by the signer

Comparing the notary’s credentials to the signer’s credentials

Checking the document for errors

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Credential analysis is a process used to authenticate the ID provided by the signer in a remote notarization.

Confirming that the notary is licensed to perform RON

Ensuring the signer’s identity through a series of personal questions based on their credit history

Verifying the content of the document being notarized

Confirming the signer’s relationship to the notary

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KBA is an additional security measure that helps confirm the signer’s identity in RON.