Remote Online Notarization (RON) Flashcards

Under Nebraska RON law, which of the following is an acceptable method of identity proofing for a remotely located individual?

Answer: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

Nebraska RON statutes allow identity proofing through knowledge-based authentication (KBA), credential analysis, or both.

A Nebraska RON notary must use a technology platform that has been approved by whom?

Answer: The Nebraska Secretary of State

Nebraska requires RON notaries to use communication technology platforms approved by the Nebraska Secretary of State.

When performing a RON in Nebraska, at what point must the notary confirm the identity of the remotely located principal?

Answer: At the time the notarial act is performed

Identity must be confirmed at the time the notarial act is performed, not before or after the session.

Nebraska law requires that a RON session recording be retained for a minimum of how many years?

Answer: 7 years

Nebraska requires RON notaries to retain the audio-visual recording of each session for at least 7 years.

Under Nebraska RON statutes, which document type CANNOT be notarized using remote online notarization?

Answer: Wills (testamentary wills)

Nebraska law excludes testamentary wills from documents that may be executed via remote online notarization.

If the audio-visual connection drops during a Nebraska RON session, what must the notary do?

Answer: Terminate and restart the session with a new identification process

If the session is interrupted, the notary must terminate it and restart a new session, re-verifying the principal's identity.

Nebraska's RON law is based on which model act adopted to provide a uniform framework for electronic notarizations?

Answer: Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA)

Nebraska's RON framework is built on RULONA, which sets standards for electronic and remote notarial acts.