GA Notary Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

Under Georgia law, what technology requirement must be met for remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Audio-visual communication technology that allows real-time interaction

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Email verification with digital signature only

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Phone call confirmation with witness present

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Text message authentication with photo ID upload

Question 2

How must a Georgia notary verify a signer's identity during a remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis and identity proofing by an approved provider

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By accepting a verbal confirmation of identity

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By checking social media profiles

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Through a single knowledge-based question

Question 3

What must a Georgia notary create and retain for each remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

An audio-visual recording of the entire session

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A written summary of the conversation

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Only the notarized document itself

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A photograph of the signer

Question 4

For how long must a Georgia notary retain remote online notarization recordings?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years

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At least 5 years

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At least 3 years

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At least 1 year

Question 5

Which of the following documents may NOT be notarized remotely under Georgia's RON provisions?

Accepted Answer

Self-proved wills and codicils

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Real estate deeds

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Powers of attorney

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Business contracts

Question 6

What type of electronic seal must a Georgia notary use for remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident digital seal that renders any changes evident

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A scanned image of their physical stamp

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A typed notation of their commission information

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Any electronic watermark