NNA Remote Online Notarization & Digital Practices 2

Question 1

What is a notary's 'electronic journal' in the context of RON?

Accepted Answer

A secure digital record of all notarial acts performed, including signer identification details and session information

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A personal blog about notary experiences

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An email folder containing copies of notarized documents

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A spreadsheet tracking notary fees collected

Question 2

What should a notary do if the audio-video connection drops during a RON session?

Accepted Answer

Stop the notarization process and reconnect; do not complete the act without continuous audio-video communication

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Continue with the notarization using audio only

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Complete the notarization and note the disconnection in the journal

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Have the signer call back on a regular phone to finish

Question 3

What is 'credential analysis' in the RON identity verification process?

Accepted Answer

Automated examination of a government-issued ID to verify its authenticity and match it to the signer

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Checking the signer's professional credentials or certifications

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Reviewing the signer's credit score

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Verifying the notary's commission status

Question 4

How many knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions must a signer typically answer correctly for RON identity verification?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 out of 5 questions within a limited time

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1 out of 1 question

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All 10 questions with no time limit

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3 out of 3 questions

Question 5

What is a tamper-evident seal in electronic notarization?

Accepted Answer

A digital mechanism that reveals if any changes are made to the document after the notary has signed and sealed it

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A physical sticker placed on a printed copy of the document

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A watermark visible only under ultraviolet light

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An encryption that prevents anyone from opening the document

Question 6

Which type of notarial act can typically be performed via RON?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and affirmations (as authorized by the notary's state)

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Only acknowledgments

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Only document certifications

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No traditional notarial acts can be performed via RON