NJ Notary Remote and Electronic Notarization 2

Question 1

Under New Jersey's RON (Remote Online Notarization) law, what technology platform must be used for remote notarization?

Accepted Answer

A RON platform that meets NJ's approved technology standards

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Any standard video conferencing platform such as Zoom or FaceTime

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Only the platform provided by the State Treasurer's office

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Any platform chosen by the signer

Question 2

Under New Jersey's remote notarization law, when a signer is located outside of New Jersey during an RON session, the notarization is:

Accepted Answer

Valid if the notary is located in NJ at the time of the act

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Invalid because the signer must be physically in New Jersey

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Invalid because cross-state RON is prohibited in NJ

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Valid only if the signer's state also authorizes RON

Question 3

Which identity verification method is required for Remote Online Notarization in New Jersey when the notary does not personally know the signer?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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Verbal confirmation of the signer's name and date of birth only

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A notarized letter of introduction from a credible witness

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Two forms of non-photo government ID

Question 4

In New Jersey, which of the following is a key advantage of Remote Online Notarization (RON) over traditional in-person notarization?

Accepted Answer

RON allows notarization when the signer cannot physically travel to the notary

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RON eliminates all identity verification requirements

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RON allows lower fees than the traditional maximum

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RON documents do not require a notarial seal

Question 5

A New Jersey notary performing RON must retain the audio-visual recording of the session for:

Accepted Answer

10 years

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30 days

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1 year

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5 years

Question 6

What is 'knowledge-based authentication' (KBA) as used in New Jersey's Remote Online Notarization process?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic questions derived from the signer's personal records that only the signer should know

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The notary asking the signer to name the document they are signing

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The signer providing their memorized PIN from a prior notarization

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The signer reciting their home address and phone number