Electronic and Remote Online Notarization (RON) Procedures Flashcards
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Under Illinois law, what technology is required for remote online notarization (RON)?
Answer: Two-way audio-video communication
Illinois requires real-time, two-way audio-video communication technology for remote online notarization.
What type of electronic seal must an Illinois notary use for RON transactions?
Answer: A tamper-evident digital seal
Illinois requires notaries performing RON to use a tamper-evident digital seal that can detect any alterations to the document after notarization.
How must an Illinois notary verify a signer's identity during a RON session?
Answer: Through credential analysis and identity proofing
RON sessions require multi-factor identity verification including credential analysis of government-issued ID and identity proofing through knowledge-based authentication or similar methods.
What must an Illinois notary retain as a record of each RON session?
Answer: An audio-video recording of the entire session
Illinois requires notaries to retain an audio-video recording of the complete RON session as part of their notarial records.
Can an Illinois notary perform RON for a signer located in another state?
Answer: Yes, as long as the notary is in Illinois and follows Illinois law
An Illinois notary may perform RON for a signer in another state, provided the notary is commissioned in Illinois and follows all Illinois RON requirements.
What additional registration is required before an Illinois notary can perform RON?
Answer: Registration as a RON-authorized notary with the Secretary of State
Illinois notaries must register specifically as RON-authorized notaries with the Secretary of State before performing remote online notarizations.