Performing Notarial Acts Flashcards
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Under Illinois Remote Online Notarization (RON) rules, how must a notary verify the identity of a remote signer?
Answer: Through knowledge-based authentication (KBA), credential analysis, or identity proofing technology approved under Illinois RON rules
Illinois RON rules require technology-based identity proofing — such as KBA and credential analysis — to verify a remote signer's identity without physical presence.
What records must an Illinois notary retain after completing a Remote Online Notarization (RON) session?
Answer: An audio-video recording of the notarial session along with the required electronic journal entry and records
Illinois RON rules require the notary to retain an audio-video recording of the session and all associated records for the required retention period.
How long must an Illinois RON notary retain electronic journals and audio-video recordings of notarial sessions?
Answer: 10 years
Under Illinois RON rules, electronic journals and audio-video recordings must be retained for 10 years after the date of the notarial act.
During an Illinois Remote Online Notarization session, what technology requirement is mandatory?
Answer: The notary and signer must communicate simultaneously through two-way audio-video technology allowing real-time interaction
RON requires real-time, two-way audio-video communication so the notary can see, hear, and interact with the remote signer during the notarial act.
An Illinois notary's electronic seal used for electronic notarizations must:
Answer: Contain the same required information as a traditional seal and be logically associated with the electronic document
An electronic seal must contain the same required information as a physical seal and must be attached to or logically associated with the electronic record being notarized.
Which Illinois government authority issues notary commissions and maintains oversight authority over Illinois notaries public?
Answer: The Illinois Secretary of State, who issues commissions, maintains records, and may revoke commissions for cause
The Illinois Secretary of State is the commissioning authority for all Illinois notaries and holds the power to deny, suspend, or revoke commissions.
An Illinois notary is asked to perform an in-person electronic notarization (not RON) where the signer is physically present. What is required?
Answer: The signer must physically appear before the notary, who then applies an electronic signature and seal to the electronic document
In-person electronic notarizations follow the same presence requirement as traditional notarizations — the signer appears before the notary, who then applies an electronic signature and seal.