Remote Online Notarization (RON) Flashcards

Nebraska RON statutes allow a notary to refuse to perform a RON if they have reasonable cause to believe which of the following?

Answer: The principal is under duress or incapable of executing the document

A notary may and should refuse to perform a notarial act if they believe the principal is under duress, lacks capacity, or the act would be improper.

For Nebraska RON purposes, 'communication technology' is defined as a system that enables:

Answer: Simultaneous audio-visual interaction in real time

Nebraska defines acceptable communication technology for RON as a system providing simultaneous real-time audio-visual interaction between the notary and principal.

A Nebraska notary performs a RON for a loan signing. The lender requires the document to be recorded with the county. Who is responsible for ensuring the electronic document meets recording requirements?

Answer: The lender or transaction parties bear primary responsibility

While the notary ensures proper notarization, the lender and transaction parties are primarily responsible for ensuring documents meet local recording requirements.

In Nebraska, can a RON notary charge a higher fee for RON services compared to traditional in-person notarization?

Answer: Yes, Nebraska sets a separate and higher maximum fee for RON

Nebraska sets a separate, higher maximum fee cap for RON acts to account for the technology and compliance costs involved.

Which scenario would require a Nebraska RON notary to terminate the session immediately?

Answer: The notary suspects the principal is being coached off-camera

If the notary suspects the principal is being coached or coerced by someone off-camera, they must terminate the session to protect the integrity of the act.

Nebraska RON law requires the notary to make which disclosure in the notarial certificate when the principal is located outside the United States?

Answer: The country or location where the principal appeared to be located

When the principal is located outside the U.S., the notarial certificate must identify the country or foreign location where the principal appeared to be located during the RON session.

After completing a Nebraska RON session, the notary must store the audio-visual recording in a format that is:

Answer: Secure and accessible only to the notary or authorized parties

RON recordings must be stored securely and kept accessible only to the notary and those legally authorized to access them.