Remote Online Notarization Flashcards

What technology is required for remote online notarization (RON) in Missouri?

Answer: Real-time audio-video communication technology

Missouri law requires real-time audio-video communication technology for remote online notarization, allowing the notary and signer to see and hear each other simultaneously.

Must a Missouri notary record a remote online notarization session?

Answer: Yes — the entire audio-video session must be recorded

Missouri law requires that the entire audio-video session of a remote online notarization be recorded and retained.

What additional identity verification method is typically required for RON in Missouri beyond what is required for in-person notarization?

Answer: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions

Remote online notarization in Missouri typically requires knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions in addition to credential analysis to verify the signer's identity.

Can a Missouri notary perform RON for a signer located in another state?

Answer: Yes — the signer may be located anywhere as long as the notary is authorized

A Missouri RON-authorized notary can generally perform remote online notarization for signers located in other states or even other countries, as long as the notary complies with Missouri law.

What special registration must a Missouri notary obtain before performing remote online notarizations?

Answer: Registration as a remote online notary with the Secretary of State

A Missouri notary must register as a remote online notary with the Secretary of State before performing RON, beyond their standard notary commission.

How long must a Missouri notary retain the recording of a remote online notarization session?

Answer: At least 10 years

Missouri law requires notaries to retain RON session recordings for at least 10 years.