MD Notary Remote Online Notarization 3

Question 1

Must a Maryland notary obtain separate authorization before performing Remote Online Notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the notary must register with the Secretary of State to perform RON

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No, a standard notary commission automatically includes RON authority

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Only if the notary charges a fee higher than the standard in-person rate

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Only if the notary performs RON for out-of-state signers

Question 2

If the audio-visual connection is interrupted during a Remote Online Notarization in Maryland, what must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the notarization and restart only after a satisfactory connection is reestablished

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Proceed if a sufficient portion of the ceremony was already completed

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Complete the notarization using telephone audio only

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Have the signer email their signed document to continue

Question 3

What is the maximum fee a Maryland notary may charge per individual notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$4 per act

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$2 per act

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$10 per act

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$25 per act

Question 4

Can a Maryland notary perform a Remote Online Notarization for a document that also requires a witness signature?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the witness also appears via the same audio-visual platform

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No, RON is prohibited for any document requiring witness signatures

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Only if the witness is physically present with the notary

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Only if the document is a Maryland real estate deed

Question 5

Who bears responsibility for ensuring that the RON platform used meets Maryland's security and identity verification requirements?

Accepted Answer

The notary using the platform

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The signer of the document

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The document recipient or closing agent

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The county clerk's office

Question 6

What is the legal status of a document notarized through Remote Online Notarization in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

It is a valid electronic document bearing the notary's electronic signature and seal

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It is a draft until printed and wet-signed by the notary within 24 hours

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It must be submitted to a state repository before becoming legally valid

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It requires review and approval by the Secretary of State before taking effect

Question 7

What must a RON platform provider do before Maryland notaries may legally use their platform?

Accepted Answer

Register with or receive approval from Maryland authorities

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Obtain a federal license from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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Post a surety bond of at least $100,000 with the state

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Hire a Maryland-licensed attorney as their compliance officer