KS - Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Kansas notary performs a remote online notarization (RON) for a signer located in another country.
According to Kansas law, for how long must the notary retain the audio-visual recording of this notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Ten years from the date the recording is made.

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Four years, concurrent with the notary's commission term.

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Seven years from the date of the notarization.

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Indefinitely, until the notary resigns their commission.

Question 2

A commissioned Kansas notary, who is authorized to perform RON, is traveling on vacation in Colorado. While there, they receive a request to remotely notarize a document for a client who is physically in Wichita, Kansas. Which of the following is the correct course of action for the notary?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization until they are physically back in Kansas.

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Proceed with the notarization, as the signer is located in Kansas.

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Proceed with the notarization, as long as their RON platform is accessible.

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Refuse to perform the notarization because the signer must also be outside of Kansas.

Question 3

When performing a remote online notarization for an individual the notary does not personally know, which of the following identity proofing methods is required by Kansas law?

Accepted Answer

A multi-factor process that includes remote presentation of an ID, credential analysis, and knowledge-based authentication (KBA).

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Verifying the signer's identity through a single credible witness who is also present via audio-visual technology.

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Relying solely on the remote presentation of a government-issued photo ID.

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Accepting a notarized statement of identity that was previously mailed to the notary.

Question 4

Before a commissioned notary can perform their first remote online notarization in Kansas, they must complete all of the following steps EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Purchase a second surety bond specifically for remote online notarizations.

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Complete a required course of study and pass an exam provided by the Secretary of State.

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Select a RON technology provider that is on file with the Secretary of State.

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Notify the Secretary of State of their intent to perform RONs and identify their chosen provider.

Question 5

A Kansas notary performing a RON must maintain a secure electronic journal. Which of the following details is a required entry for a remote notarization that would NOT typically be required for a traditional, paper-based notarization?

Accepted Answer

A description of the technology used to perform the RON.

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The full name and address of the individual for whom the act is performed.

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A description of the record and the type of notarial act.

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The fee, if any, charged by the notary.

Question 6

Which of the following statements must be included within the notarial certificate for a remote online notarization performed in Kansas?

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"This notarial act involved the use of communication technology."

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"This notarial act was performed in the County of [Notary's County]."

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"The signer appeared remotely from [Signer's Location]."

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"The identity of the signer was verified via knowledge-based authentication."