NE Notary Acts and Responsibilities 5

Question 1

What core technology does Nebraska's remote online notarization (RON) require?

Accepted Answer

Secure real-time audio-visual communication technology allowing the notary to see and hear the signer

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A physical notarial stamp mailed to the signer's location

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A fax machine transmission of signed documents

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An independent in-person witness physically present at the signer's location

Question 2

Under Nebraska RON rules, how must a notary verify the identity of a remote signer?

Accepted Answer

Use knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and/or credential analysis technology

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Accept any government-issued ID the signer describes verbally

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Require the signer to mail a notarized copy of their ID before the session

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Have the signer appear in person for their very first remote transaction

Question 3

For an electronic notarization in Nebraska, what type of notarial seal is required?

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident electronic notarial seal

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A traditional rubber stamp image scanned and inserted into the document

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No seal is required for fully electronic documents

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A seal obtained and endorsed by the county clerk's office

Question 4

A Nebraska notary receives a document written entirely in Spanish, which the notary does not understand. May the notary proceed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided the notarial certificate portion is completed in English

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No, the notary must refuse all foreign-language documents

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No, the notary must first obtain a certified translation of the entire document

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No, the notary must contact the Secretary of State for special authorization

Question 5

Under Nebraska law, what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for each traditional (in-person) notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5

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$1

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$15

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$25

Question 6

When a Nebraska notary's commission expires, what must the notary immediately do?

Accepted Answer

Stop performing notarial acts and destroy or secure the expired seal to prevent misuse

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Continue using the old seal until a replacement commission arrives in the mail

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Apply for renewal and continue acting during the Secretary of State's review period

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Transfer the commission and seal to another qualified employee in their office

Question 7

A Nebraska notary improperly refuses to notarize a lawful document solely because they disagree with its purpose. What consequence may the notary face?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action by the Secretary of State for refusing a lawful notarization request without valid grounds

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No consequence; notaries may always refuse any request at their sole discretion

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Criminal prosecution for failure to perform a public duty

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Civil liability to the signer equal to ten times the notarial fee