KY Notary Remote and Electronic Notarization 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Does Kentucky law authorize remote online notarization (RON)?
- No, only in-person notarization is permitted
- Yes, Kentucky has enacted remote online notarization legislation (Correct answer)
- Only for government documents
- Only during declared emergencies
Correct answer: Yes, Kentucky has enacted remote online notarization legislation
Kentucky has enacted legislation authorizing remote online notarization, allowing notaries to perform acts via audio-visual technology.
Question 2: For a Kentucky remote online notarization, where is the signer considered to be 'located'?
- At the notary's physical location
- At the signer's physical location, regardless of where the notary is (Correct answer)
- At the location of the document's intended recipient
- In the county where the notary is commissioned
Correct answer: At the signer's physical location, regardless of where the notary is
For Kentucky RON purposes, the signer is considered located at their physical location at the time of the notarial act.
Question 3: What technology requirement must be met for a Kentucky remote online notarization?
- A telephone call with a recorded voice
- Real-time audio-visual communication technology allowing the notary to see and hear the signer (Correct answer)
- Email exchange of signed documents
- Video recording without live interaction
Correct answer: Real-time audio-visual communication technology allowing the notary to see and hear the signer
Kentucky requires real-time, two-way audio-visual communication that allows the notary and signer to see and hear each other simultaneously.
Question 4: How must a Kentucky notary verify the identity of a signer for a remote online notarization?
- By email confirmation only
- Through credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication, or identity proofing technology (Correct answer)
- By personal knowledge only
- By reviewing a copy of the ID sent by postal mail
Correct answer: Through credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication, or identity proofing technology
Kentucky RON rules require identity verification through approved methods such as credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication, or identity proofing technology.
Question 5: For how long must a Kentucky notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization?
- 30 days
- 1 year
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
Kentucky requires notaries to retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization for at least five years.
Question 6: Can a Kentucky-commissioned notary perform remote online notarizations for signers located in other states?
- No, RON is limited to signers physically present in Kentucky
- Yes, if the signer is physically outside Kentucky, the notary may still proceed under Kentucky RON law (Correct answer)
- Only if the other state has a reciprocal agreement with Kentucky
- Only for federal documents
Correct answer: Yes, if the signer is physically outside Kentucky, the notary may still proceed under Kentucky RON law
A Kentucky notary may perform a RON for a signer located in another state, as the notary's authority is based on their Kentucky commission.
KY Notary Remote and Electronic Notarization 1
Does Kentucky law authorize remote online notarization (RON)?