Remote Online Notarization (RON) Flashcards
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For a remotely located individual outside the United States, New Mexico RON is permitted only if which condition is met?
Answer: The record relates to a matter before a U.S. court or agency, or involves property or a transaction substantially connected to the United States
Out-of-country RON requires the record to relate to a U.S. tribunal or governmental matter, or property or a transaction substantially connected to the United States, and the act must not be prohibited where the signer is located.
Credential analysis in a RON session refers to what process?
Answer: Using technology to confirm the validity and security features of the signer's government-issued ID
Credential analysis is an automated technological review of a government-issued identification credential for authenticity.
Who approves or sets standards for the communication technology a New Mexico notary may use for RON?
Answer: The Secretary of State, through rules and standards
The Secretary of State adopts rules establishing standards for RON communication technology and identity proofing.
A signer on a RON call appears confused and cannot answer basic questions about the document. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse to perform the notarization because the signer may lack awareness or competence
A notary must refuse if the signer does not appear to understand the transaction or act willingly, and this duty applies equally in RON sessions.
Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) in a RON session typically requires the signer to do what?
Answer: Correctly answer a timed set of personal history questions drawn from public and proprietary data
KBA presents dynamic questions from the signer's personal data history that must be answered within time and accuracy limits.
If a New Mexico notary's RON recordings are kept by a third-party repository, who remains responsible for ensuring the recordings are retained as required?
Answer: The notary public (or their designated custodian arrangement under the rules)
The notary may designate a repository, but the retention obligation stems from the notary's duties under the RON statute and rules.
Which statement about a RON notarization fee in New Mexico is correct?
Answer: The notary may charge a fee up to the maximum set by statute or rule for remote notarial acts
New Mexico caps notary fees, including a higher allowed maximum for remote online notarial acts, so charges must stay within the regulated limit.