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

Answer

Under New Mexico's RULONA, a notary must notify the Secretary of State before performing remote notarizations and identify the technology vendor to be used.

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

Answer

RON requires simultaneous, real-time audio-visual communication that allows the notary and signer to see and hear each other.

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

Answer

When the notary lacks personal knowledge, identity is verified through at least two processes, typically credential analysis combined with knowledge-based authentication (KBA).

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

Answer

New Mexico's RULONA requires the RON audio-visual recording to be retained for at least 10 years.

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

Answer

The notary must be physically within New Mexico, but the remotely located individual may be anywhere in the United States.

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NM Notary Remote Online Notarization 2