KY Notary Remote and Electronic Notarization

Question 1

Does Kentucky law authorize remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kentucky has enacted remote online notarization legislation

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No, only in-person notarization is permitted

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Only for government documents

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Only during declared emergencies

Question 2

For a Kentucky remote online notarization, where is the signer considered to be 'located'?

Accepted Answer

At the signer's physical location, regardless of where the notary is

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At the notary's physical location

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At the location of the document's intended recipient

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In the county where the notary is commissioned

Question 3

What technology requirement must be met for a Kentucky remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Real-time audio-visual communication technology allowing the notary to see and hear the signer

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A telephone call with a recorded voice

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Email exchange of signed documents

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Video recording without live interaction

Question 4

How must a Kentucky notary verify the identity of a signer for a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication, or identity proofing technology

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By email confirmation only

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By personal knowledge only

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By reviewing a copy of the ID sent by postal mail

Question 5

For how long must a Kentucky notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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30 days

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1 year

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10 years

Question 6

Can a Kentucky-commissioned notary perform remote online notarizations for signers located in other states?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the signer is physically outside Kentucky, the notary may still proceed under Kentucky RON law

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No, RON is limited to signers physically present in Kentucky

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Only if the other state has a reciprocal agreement with Kentucky

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Only for federal documents