IL-Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization (RON) Procedures Flashcards

During a RON session, a signer's video feed drops for 30 seconds and then resumes. What must the Illinois notary do?

Answer: Terminate and restart the entire session with a new identity verification

If the audio-visual connection is interrupted during a RON session, the notary must restart and re-verify the signer's identity before completing the notarization.

Under Illinois RON rules, which of the following individuals may serve as a credible witness during a remote online notarization?

Answer: A witness who appears via the same audio-visual platform as the principal

Illinois permits credible witnesses to appear remotely via the same audio-visual communication platform during a RON session.

What is 'credential analysis' in the context of Illinois RON identity verification?

Answer: Technology that examines a government-issued ID for authenticity and matches it to the signer

Credential analysis uses technology to inspect a government-issued photo ID for security features and then compares it to a live image of the signer.

An Illinois notary wants to use a RON technology platform. What must be true of the platform before it can be used?

Answer: It must meet the technology standards set by Illinois Secretary of State rules

Illinois RON platforms must comply with the technology requirements established in the Secretary of State's administrative rules.

Can an Illinois-commissioned notary perform RON for a signer located in another U.S. state?

Answer: Yes, the notary can perform RON regardless of where the signer is located within the U.S.

An Illinois RON-authorized notary may notarize documents for signers located anywhere in the U.S., as the notary's authority is based on their Illinois commission.

Which type of document is generally NOT suitable for Illinois RON?

Answer: Wills and testamentary documents in jurisdictions that prohibit RON for wills

Certain documents like wills may be prohibited from RON by the laws of the jurisdiction where they will be used, so the notary must verify the receiving jurisdiction's rules.

After completing a RON session, where must an Illinois notary store the electronic journal entry and audio-visual recording?

Answer: In a secure repository with controlled access and tamper-evident protection

Illinois requires RON records to be kept in a secure, access-controlled electronic repository that protects against unauthorized access and tampering.