Electronic and Remote Notarization Flashcards
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Which statement best describes the legal effect of a document notarized via RON by a North Carolina notary when that document is recorded in another state?
Answer: It carries the same legal effect as a traditional notarization under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Under UETA and related laws, a properly performed RON carries the same legal effect as a traditional in-person notarization for interstate purposes.
A principal claims to be present in a foreign country during a RON session with a NC notary. The notary should:
Answer: Confirm whether NC law permits RON for principals located outside the United States before proceeding
A notary should verify NC RON law's specific provisions regarding principals located outside the U.S. before completing the act.
Under NC law, an electronic notarial act is deemed to occur in:
Answer: The county where the notary is physically located at the time of the act
The electronic notarial act takes place in the county where the notary is physically located, which governs the act.
A RON platform vendor in North Carolina must do which of the following to operate legally?
Answer: Register with and receive approval from the NC Secretary of State
RON platform vendors must be approved by the NC Secretary of State before their platform may be used for remote online notarizations.
If a notary's electronic signature or seal is compromised or stolen, the notary must:
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State immediately and cease electronic notarizations
A compromised electronic seal or signature must be reported immediately to the Secretary of State, and the notary must stop performing electronic notarial acts until resolved.
Which of the following is a key difference between an electronic notarization (EN) and a remote online notarization (RON) in North Carolina?
Answer: RON allows the signer to be physically absent from the notary; EN requires physical presence
RON permits the signer to appear remotely via audio-visual technology, while a standard electronic notarization still requires the principal to be physically present with the notary.
A notary who performs a RON must ensure the identity proofing process includes credential analysis. This process involves:
Answer: Automated analysis of a government-issued ID to verify its authenticity
Credential analysis uses automated technology to verify the authenticity and validity of a government-issued identity document presented by the signer.