MD Notary Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

Which legislation authorized Remote Online Notarization in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

House Bill 12 / Senate Bill 678

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

October 1, 2020

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In Maryland

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

That the notarial act was performed using communication technology

Answer

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

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MD Notary Remote Online Notarization