NH Notary NH Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'credential analysis' in the context of NH remote online notarization?
- The notary reviewing the signer's resume
- Technology-assisted review and verification of an identity document's authenticity (Correct answer)
- A background check on the signer
- Verification of the document being notarized
Correct answer: Technology-assisted review and verification of an identity document's authenticity
Credential analysis uses automated technology to verify the authenticity and validity of the identity document presented by the signer during a RON session.
Question 2: What is 'knowledge-based authentication' (KBA) in NH RON?
- A test of the signer's legal knowledge
- Dynamic questions based on public records that only the signer should be able to answer correctly (Correct answer)
- A password the signer creates
- A series of document questions
Correct answer: Dynamic questions based on public records that only the signer should be able to answer correctly
KBA uses dynamic, data-driven questions drawn from the signer's public records history to verify their identity during a remote session.
Question 3: How long must a NH notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization session?
- 1 year
- 5 years
- At least 10 years (Correct answer)
- 3 years
Correct answer: At least 10 years
NH RSA 455-G requires that audio-visual recordings of RON sessions be retained for a minimum of 10 years.
Question 4: Can a NH notary perform a RON session if the audio or video connection is interrupted?
- Yes, proceed and note the interruption
- No, the notary must pause and reconnect or restart the session (Correct answer)
- Only if the interruption was under 5 minutes
- Yes, audio alone is sufficient
Correct answer: No, the notary must pause and reconnect or restart the session
Continuous, real-time audio-visual communication is required; if the connection is severed, the session must be paused until it is restored.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT a permitted use of NH remote online notarization?
- Acknowledgments on contracts
- Jurats on affidavits
- Wills that require witnesses to be physically present under NH law (Correct answer)
- Certification of copies
Correct answer: Wills that require witnesses to be physically present under NH law
NH wills traditionally require witnesses physically present; certain document types may be excluded from RON depending on applicable statutes.
Question 6: After a NH RON session, where must the completed electronic document be sent?
- Printed and mailed to the Secretary of State
- Electronically delivered to the signer and any requesting party (Correct answer)
- Filed in the county courthouse
- Held only by the notary
Correct answer: Electronically delivered to the signer and any requesting party
The completed electronically notarized document is typically transmitted electronically to the signer and requesting party through the RON platform.
NH Notary NH Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2
What is 'credential analysis' in the context of NH remote online notarization?