Electronic and Remote Notarization in Michigan Flashcards

For a Michigan RON session, what must the notary do if the identity verification process fails?

Answer: Refuse to perform the notarization

If the identity proofing process (KBA or credential analysis) fails, the Michigan notary must decline to perform the notarization.

What type of electronic seal must a Michigan notary use when performing electronic or remote notarizations?

Answer: An electronic seal that visually replicates the notary's official seal

Michigan notaries must use an electronic seal that contains the same information as their official physical seal when notarizing electronically.

Under Michigan RON law, who is responsible for maintaining the audio-video recording of the remote session?

Answer: The RON technology provider or the notary

Either the RON technology provider or the notary themselves must retain the audio-video recording for the required period under Michigan law.

A Michigan notary performing RON must be physically located in which jurisdiction at the time of the act?

Answer: Within the state of Michigan

A Michigan notary performing a RON act must be physically located within Michigan at the time the notarization is performed.

Which of the following documents CANNOT be notarized using Michigan's remote online notarization process?

Answer: Wills requiring witnesses under Michigan law

Certain testamentary documents such as wills may have additional requirements under Michigan law that make them ineligible for standard RON.

What additional journal entry requirement applies to Michigan RON notarizations compared to in-person notarizations?

Answer: The type of identity proofing used must be noted

For RON acts, Michigan notaries must record in their journal the type of identity proofing method used (KBA, credential analysis, or both).