NH Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization Flashcards

What is an 'electronic notarial certificate' in New Hampshire?

Answer: A certificate in electronic form that includes the notary's electronic signature and seal

An electronic notarial certificate is the digital equivalent of the paper certificate, containing the notary's electronic signature and tamper-evident seal.

Can a NH notary who is commissioned as a traditional notary also perform remote online notarizations without any additional steps?

Answer: No, additional registration and platform approval are required for RON

NH requires traditional notaries to separately register as RON notaries and use a state-approved platform before performing remote notarizations.

If a NH RON platform vendor ceases operations, what should the notary do regarding session recordings?

Answer: Take steps to secure and retain the recordings themselves for the required period

The notary remains responsible for the retention of session recordings and must take steps to secure them if the platform closes.

For NH RON, what must the notary's electronic signature be?

Answer: A cryptographically secure electronic signature that is unique to the notary

NH requires the notary's electronic signature for RON to be cryptographically secure, uniquely linked to the notary, and capable of detecting post-signature alterations.

Can a New Hampshire RON notary notarize documents for a signer located in another country?

Answer: Yes, NH RON law does not restrict signer location to within the US

NH's RON statute permits notarization of signers located anywhere in the world, making cross-border notarizations possible.

What must a NH notary disclose at the start of a RON session?

Answer: Their identity as a notary and the fact that the session will be recorded

Best practice and statutory requirements call for the notary to identify themselves and inform the signer that the session is being recorded at the outset.