NE Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Nebraska RON notary's electronic seal must include which of the following?
- The notary's date of birth
- The notary's commission expiration date (Correct answer)
- The notary's county of residence
- The notary's employer's name
Correct answer: The notary's commission expiration date
Nebraska requires the electronic notarial seal to include the notary's name, commission expiration date, and the words 'Notary Public, State of Nebraska.'
Question 2: Which of the following best describes 'credential analysis' as used in Nebraska RON identity verification?
- The notary manually examines a physical ID card held up to the camera
- Automated software analyzes features of a government-issued ID for authenticity (Correct answer)
- The principal answers questions about their credit history
- A third-party witness verbally vouches for the principal's identity
Correct answer: Automated software analyzes features of a government-issued ID for authenticity
Credential analysis uses technology to verify the authenticity and integrity of a government-issued photo ID.
Question 3: In Nebraska, can a notary commissioned in another state perform a RON that is recognized in Nebraska?
- Yes, any U.S. notary can perform RON recognized in Nebraska
- Yes, if the notary's home state has RON laws substantially similar to Nebraska's (Correct answer)
- No, only Nebraska-commissioned notaries can perform acts recognized in Nebraska
- No, RON is never recognized across state lines
Correct answer: Yes, if the notary's home state has RON laws substantially similar to Nebraska's
Nebraska law recognizes RON acts performed by out-of-state notaries if their state's RON laws are substantially equivalent to Nebraska's.
Question 4: When a Nebraska RON notary affixes their electronic signature and seal, what additional information must appear in the electronic notarial certificate?
- The principal's email address
- A statement that the notarial act was performed using communication technology (Correct answer)
- The name of the RON platform used
- The IP address of the principal's device
Correct answer: A statement that the notarial act was performed using communication technology
Nebraska requires the notarial certificate for a RON to state that the act was performed by means of communication technology.
Question 5: A Nebraska notary performing RON must ensure their electronic signature is attached to the document in a way that is:
- Visible only to the notary and principal
- Tamper-evident (Correct answer)
- Encrypted and hidden from public view
- Printed and scanned back into the document
Correct answer: Tamper-evident
Nebraska law requires that an electronic notarial signature be attached or logically associated with the document in a tamper-evident manner.
Question 6: Under Nebraska RON law, where must the notary be physically located when performing a remote online notarization?
- In the same county as the principal
- In the state of Nebraska (Correct answer)
- Within the United States
- In any country with a RON treaty with the U.S.
Correct answer: In the state of Nebraska
The notary must be physically located in Nebraska at the time of performing the RON, regardless of where the principal is located.
Question 7: What happens to a Nebraska RON notary's authority if their commission expires while a RON session is in progress?
- They may complete the current session only
- Their authority ceases immediately and the act is void (Correct answer)
- They have a 30-day grace period to complete pending acts
- They must notify the Secretary of State and may proceed
Correct answer: Their authority ceases immediately and the act is void
A notary whose commission expires has no authority to perform notarial acts; any act performed after expiration is void.
NE Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 3
A Nebraska RON notary's electronic seal must include which of the following?