Remote Online Notarization Flashcards

What technology is required for a valid remote online notarization (RON) session in Hawaii?

Answer: Live audio-video communication technology that allows real-time interaction

RON requires live, synchronous audio-video communication where the notary and signer can see and hear each other in real time throughout the session.

In a Hawaii RON session, how must the notary verify the signer's identity?

Answer: Through knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions, credential analysis of a government ID, or both

RON identity verification typically requires multi-factor methods including knowledge-based authentication and/or credential analysis of a government-issued ID.

Must a Hawaii notary record the RON session?

Answer: Yes, an audio-video recording of the entire session must be retained

Hawaii requires the notary to create and retain an audio-video recording of the entire RON session as part of the notarial record.

Can a Hawaii notary perform a RON session for a signer located in another state?

Answer: Yes, as long as the notary is commissioned and physically located in Hawaii

A Hawaii-commissioned notary may perform RON for a signer located anywhere, as long as the notary is physically located in Hawaii during the session.

What type of electronic seal must a Hawaii notary use for RON documents?

Answer: A tamper-evident electronic seal that complies with state standards

RON requires a tamper-evident electronic seal that meets state technology standards, not simply a digital image of a physical seal.

A signer experiences a technical failure during a Hawaii RON session, and the video feed drops while the signer is mid-signature. What should the notary do?

Answer: Stop the session, wait for reconnection, and restart the notarial act if connection is restored

Continuous audio-video communication is required throughout the entire RON session. If the connection drops, the session must stop and the notarial act must be restarted.