KY Notary Remote and Electronic Notarization 2

Question 1

What is an electronic notarial certificate in Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

A certificate that is part of or attached to an electronic document and signed with an electronic signature and seal

Answer

An electronic notarial certificate is a certificate incorporated into or logically associated with an electronic document, executed with the notary's electronic signature and seal.

Question 2

Must a Kentucky electronic notary use a tamper-evident technology for their electronic notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the electronic record must be protected by tamper-evident technology

Answer

Kentucky requires electronic notarizations to use tamper-evident technology to ensure any post-notarization changes to the document are detectable.

Question 3

What must a Kentucky notary do before performing electronic notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Register as an electronic notary with the Secretary of State

Answer

Kentucky notaries must register their electronic notarization capability with the Secretary of State before performing electronic notarial acts.

Question 4

In a Kentucky remote online notarization, where is the notarial act considered to have been performed?

Accepted Answer

At the notary's physical location

Answer

The notarial act in a Kentucky RON is considered performed at the physical location of the notary at the time of the act.

Question 5

Can a Kentucky notary use a personal electronic device to perform remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided the platform and technology meet Kentucky's RON requirements

Answer

A Kentucky notary may use any personal electronic device for RON as long as the platform and technology satisfy the state's requirements.

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KY Notary Remote and Electronic Notarization 2