Remote Online Notarization & Digital Practices Flashcards
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What is a notary's 'electronic journal' in the context of RON?
Answer: A secure digital record of all notarial acts performed, including signer identification details and session information
The electronic journal is a tamper-evident digital log documenting each RON session's details including date, time, type of act, signer identification information, and document description.
What should a notary do if the audio-video connection drops during a RON session?
Answer: Stop the notarization process and reconnect; do not complete the act without continuous audio-video communication
Continuous audio-video communication is a fundamental requirement of RON. If the connection is lost, the notarization must be paused and the session reconnected before proceeding.
What is 'credential analysis' in the RON identity verification process?
Answer: Automated examination of a government-issued ID to verify its authenticity and match it to the signer
Credential analysis uses technology to examine a signer's government-issued ID, checking security features, comparing the photo to the live video feed, and verifying the document's authenticity.
How many knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions must a signer typically answer correctly for RON identity verification?
Answer: At least 4 out of 5 questions within a limited time
Most state RON laws and industry standards require signers to correctly answer at least 4 out of 5 KBA questions within a set time limit (typically 2 minutes) to verify their identity.
What is a tamper-evident seal in electronic notarization?
Answer: A digital mechanism that reveals if any changes are made to the document after the notary has signed and sealed it
A tamper-evident seal uses digital certificate technology to lock the document after notarization. Any subsequent changes invalidate the seal, alerting viewers that the document has been altered.
Which type of notarial act can typically be performed via RON?
Answer: Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and affirmations (as authorized by the notary's state)
Most states that authorize RON allow notaries to perform the same types of notarial acts as in-person notarization, including acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and affirmations, subject to state-specific rules.