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  1. What is the term for notarization performed using audio-video technology where the signer is in a different location than the notary?

    Answer: Remote online notarization (RON)

    Remote Online Notarization (RON) allows a notary and signer to complete a notarial act via real-time audio-video communication.

  2. When did Michigan authorize remote online notarization?

    Answer: 2020

    Michigan enacted legislation authorizing remote online notarization in 2020, allowing notaries to serve signers located elsewhere.

  3. For a Michigan remote online notarization, what technology requirement must be met?

    Answer: Real-time audio-video communication

    Michigan's RON law requires simultaneous audio-video communication so both the notary and signer can see and hear each other in real time.

  4. What process does a Michigan notary performing RON use to verify the remote signer's identity?

    Answer: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or credential analysis

    Michigan RON requires identity proofing through knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and/or credential analysis tools provided by an approved RON platform.

  5. Which type of electronic signature must a Michigan RON notary use when performing a remote notarization?

    Answer: A digital signature tied to a tamper-evident certificate

    Michigan notaries performing RON must use a digital signature attached to a tamper-evident certificate to secure the electronic record.

  6. How long must a Michigan notary retain the audio-video recording of a remote online notarization?

    Answer: 10 years

    Michigan law requires the audio-video recording of each RON session to be retained for a minimum of 10 years.

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