MN Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

What is the key difference between electronic notarization and remote online notarization (RON) in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

RON uses audio-visual technology for parties at different physical locations; electronic notarization may involve in-person signing with electronic tools

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Electronic notarization requires two witnesses; RON requires none

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Electronic notarization is only for government documents; RON is for private contracts

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RON requires court approval; electronic notarization does not

Question 2

Under Minnesota law, what must a notary public do before performing remote online notarizations for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Register as an electronic notary with the Minnesota Secretary of State

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Obtain a separate RON-only notary commission from the Secretary of State

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Complete a 40-hour training course approved by the state bar

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Obtain certification from a federally approved RON vendor

Question 3

During a remote online notarization session, where must the Minnesota notary public be physically located?

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Minnesota

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At a licensed RON facility anywhere in the United States

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In the physical presence of the signer

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At the county recorder's office in their county of commission

Question 4

Which identity verification method for RON requires a signer to correctly answer dynamic questions drawn from their personal history in public records?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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Credential analysis

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Biometric fingerprint verification

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Notarial personal knowledge

Question 5

Under Minnesota's RON statute, where may the signer be physically located during a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere in the world

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Only within the state of Minnesota

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Only within the United States

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Only in states that have reciprocal RON agreements with Minnesota

Question 6

What security feature must be applied to electronically notarized documents in Minnesota to protect against post-notarization alteration?

Accepted Answer

Tamper-evident technology

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Digital watermarking overlaid on each page

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A notarized physical seal image applied digitally

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Encrypted USB drive delivery to all parties

Question 7

How long must a Minnesota notary retain the audio-visual recording of each remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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1 year

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3 years

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5 years