HI Notary Remote Online Notarization 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A telephone call is sufficient

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Email exchange with scanned documents

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A recorded video message from the signer

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Only through personal knowledge

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By asking the signer to state their name on camera

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Through a reference letter from the signer's bank

Question 3

Must a Hawaii notary record the RON session?

Accepted Answer

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

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No, recording is optional

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Only the signer's consent portion needs recording

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Recording is prohibited for privacy reasons

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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No, both parties must be in Hawaii

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Only if the other state also allows RON

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Only for certain document types

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident electronic seal that complies with state standards

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A scanned image of their physical stamp

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Any digital image with their name

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A photograph of their embossed seal impression

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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Complete the notarization since the signer already started signing

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Complete the notarization using audio only

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Ask the signer to call back and verify by phone