NM Notary Remote Online Notarization 2

Question 1

Before performing a remote online notarization in New Mexico, a notary must first do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and identify the communication technology to be used

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Obtain written permission from the county clerk

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Pass a separate RON examination administered by the courts

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Post an additional $50,000 surety bond

Question 2

During a remote online notarization, how must the remotely located individual appear before the New Mexico notary?

Accepted Answer

By real-time, two-way audio-visual communication technology

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By a recorded video submitted in advance

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By telephone call with voice verification

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By email exchange of scanned documents

Question 3

Which combination satisfies identity proofing for a remotely located individual the notary does not personally know?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis of a government ID plus knowledge-based authentication

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A photocopy of a Social Security card alone

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A verbal statement of the signer's date of birth

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A utility bill mailed to the notary

Question 4

How long must a New Mexico notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years after the recording is made

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At least 1 year after the notarization

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Only until the notary's commission expires

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At least 25 years in the state archives

Question 5

A signer located in another U.S. state asks a New Mexico notary for a remote online notarization. Is this permitted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary is physically in New Mexico when performing the act

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No, both parties must be inside New Mexico

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Yes, but only if the other state also authorizes RON

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No, unless a court order authorizes it

Question 6

In the certificate for a remote online notarization, the New Mexico notary must indicate what?

Accepted Answer

That the notarial act was performed using communication technology

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The IP address of the remotely located individual

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The brand of computer used by the signer

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The signer's home address and phone number

Question 7

Which of the following is a valid alternative to credential analysis and KBA when identifying a remote signer?

Accepted Answer

The notary's personal knowledge of the individual or a verified credible witness

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A notarized letter from the signer's employer

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The signer's membership card from a professional association

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A selfie photo emailed before the session