Electronic and Remote Online Notarization Flashcards

A Minnesota RON notary is asked to notarize a document for a signer physically located in a foreign country. What should the notary do?

Answer: Proceed normally, as Minnesota RON law permits signers to be located anywhere in the world

Minnesota's RON statute places no geographic restriction on the signer's location; as long as the notary is in Minnesota and all other RON requirements are satisfied, the signer may be anywhere in the world.

Under Minnesota law, can a single registered electronic seal be used for both in-person electronic notarizations and remote online notarization sessions?

Answer: Yes, one registered electronic seal may be used for all types of electronic notarial acts

Minnesota law allows a notary's single registered electronic seal to be used for all electronic notarial acts, whether conducted in-person electronically or via RON.

If a Minnesota notary's electronic seal or electronic signature is compromised, stolen, or lost, the notary must:

Answer: Notify the Secretary of State promptly and take steps to prevent unauthorized use

Minnesota law requires a notary to promptly notify the Secretary of State if their electronic seal or signature credentials are compromised, lost, or stolen to prevent fraudulent use.

RON platform vendors providing services to Minnesota notaries must meet which key legal requirement?

Answer: Comply with technical and security standards established by the Minnesota Secretary of State

Minnesota law requires RON platform vendors to meet technical standards set by the Secretary of State, ensuring consistent security, reliability, and legal compliance for all RON sessions conducted in Minnesota.

A Minnesota notary who permanently moves to another state and no longer has a place of employment in Minnesota:

Answer: Must immediately cease performing notarial acts, as their Minnesota commission is terminated

A Minnesota notary commission requires the holder to be a resident of or employed in Minnesota; permanently leaving the state without a Minnesota place of employment terminates the commission immediately.

Regarding audio-visual recordings of RON sessions in Minnesota, which statement is correct?

Answer: The notary must maintain access to recordings for at least 10 years

Minnesota law requires the notary to retain and maintain access to audio-visual recordings of RON sessions for a minimum of 10 years as part of their official records.

Which statement best describes how Minnesota's RON rules interact with certain specialized documents such as wills?

Answer: Certain documents, including some testamentary ones, may be subject to additional statutory requirements beyond general RON rules

While RON is broadly authorized in Minnesota, specific document types such as wills may be governed by additional requirements under probate or other specialized statutes that must be considered alongside general RON rules.