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  1. Which legislation authorized Remote Online Notarization in Maryland?

    Answer: House Bill 12 / Senate Bill 678

    Maryland authorized RON through House Bill 12 and Senate Bill 678, which took effect October 1, 2020.

  2. When did Maryland's Remote Online Notarization law take effect?

    Answer: October 1, 2020

    Maryland's RON law became effective October 1, 2020, permitting notaries to use audio-visual communication technology for notarial acts.

  3. During a Remote Online Notarization, where must the Maryland notary be physically located?

    Answer: In Maryland

    The Maryland notary must be physically located in Maryland during a RON, even though the signer may be anywhere.

  4. What identity verification methods are required for Remote Online Notarization in Maryland?

    Answer: Credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

    Maryland requires both credential analysis (examining the signer's ID for authenticity) and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) for RON identity verification.

  5. What must be stated in the electronic notarial certificate for a Remote Online Notarization in Maryland?

    Answer: That the notarial act was performed using communication technology

    Maryland law requires the electronic notarial certificate to state that the act was performed using communication technology, distinguishing it from an in-person notarization.

  6. What type of technology must be used to perform a Remote Online Notarization in Maryland?

    Answer: Real-time audio-visual communication technology

    RON in Maryland requires real-time audio-visual communication technology that allows the notary and signer to simultaneously see and hear each other.

  7. Can a signer be located outside of Maryland during a Remote Online Notarization performed by a Maryland notary?

    Answer: Yes, the signer may be located anywhere

    During a RON the Maryland notary must be in Maryland, but the signer may be located anywhere — in another state or even another country.