NM Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2

Question 1

Before performing their first remote online notarization, a New Mexico notary must do what?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

New Mexico law requires the notary to notify the Secretary of State and identify the RON technology before the first remote notarization.

Question 2

Under New Mexico's RULONA-based RON rules, how long must the audio-visual recording of a remote notarization be retained?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

The recording of a remote online notarization must be retained for at least 10 years in New Mexico.

Question 3

A remotely located individual is not personally known to the notary. Which method satisfies New Mexico's identity verification requirement for RON?

Accepted Answer

At least two forms of identity proofing, such as credential analysis plus knowledge-based authentication

Answer

If the signer is not personally known or vouched for by a credible witness, the notary must use at least two identity-proofing processes like credential analysis and KBA.

Question 4

What must the notarial certificate state when a New Mexico notary performs a notarization for a remotely located individual?

Accepted Answer

That the notarial act was performed using communication technology

Answer

The certificate must indicate that the notarial act involved a remotely located individual and was performed using communication technology.

Question 5

During a RON session, the video connection freezes and the notary cannot see the signer at the moment of signing. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and restart the notarization once continuous simultaneous audio-visual communication is restored

Answer

RON requires continuous, simultaneous audio-visual communication, so the act cannot proceed during an interruption.

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NM Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2